Campaign Manager, Influencer Marketing

About the Company

We’ve been leading the charge in the affiliate industry from day one—establishing performance marketing and paving the way for future innovations. Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted name in performance marketing, specializing in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. CJ’s industry-leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across sectors like retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services.

As part of Publicis Groupe, our savvy data capabilities, cutting-edge tech, and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are. Affiliate marketing connects brands with publishers—such as influencers or review sites—that influence, inform, or help shoppers find the best deals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client partnership, ensuring alignment to client KPIs, brand guidelines, and strategy are well defined and attainable within the campaign strategy.
• Lead weekly client and agency calls, leveraging your team to keep the client updated on progress and performance of campaigns.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and shared client teams, keeping them apprised of performance and campaign needs.
• Generate new relationships between brands and influencers by identifying new investment opportunities that align with campaign goals and audience fit.
• Learn about and apply influencer industry channels and trends to your client campaigns.
• Identify and implement efficiencies across VIP processes.
• Represent CJ through thought leadership with Junction articles and participation in industry events.
• Generate influencer and content strategies for seasonal and annual brand initiatives, driving platform and budget recommendations, creative concepts, and post frequency.
• Manage project/team workload, establishing workback schedules and ensuring delivery to client deadlines.
• Conduct campaign benchmarking and forecasting to ensure pitches are data-driven and purposeful.
• Work with analysts and influencer managers to deliver post-campaign analysis and whitelisting recommendations through campaign specialists.
• Oversee financial processes, including creating IOs and invoices, ensuring campaign specialists meet payment posting deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or related work experience and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the online marketing industry—ideally in digital performance, with 3 of those years in influencer or social media marketing.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to convey complex results in a simple, clear manner using solid business acumen and a competent command of digital marketing concepts.
• Strong leadership skills, able to create a team culture where everyone understands their roles and is held accountable for delivering results.
• Ability to execute a variety of tasks within designated time frames, delivering exceptional quality results and contributing directly to client campaigns.
• Ability to work across departments and divisions by building consensus and delivering on stated objectives.
• Results-oriented problem solver, comfortable leveraging data insights to build and support strategic outcomes.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Respectful of varying opinions and perspectives.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analytics experience required to create, analyze, and provide insights from reporting platforms.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong client presentation skills.
• Self-initiative and eagerness to enhance skillset.
• Knowledge of influencer platforms such as Captiv8.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in the office. CJ offers a collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance, creativity, and problem-solving. We foster an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives are sought, relationships are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and 401K matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible time off without accrual hassles.
• Generous number of paid holidays.
• Company-sponsored team-building events.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Annual recognition awards.
• Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work-life balance.
• Parental bonding leave.
• Backup care options for children and elders.
• Employee discount program.
• International SOS program for global support.
• Business Resource Groups for employees to connect over shared interests.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $116,655.00 annually. The final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant, along with the requirements of the position.

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.