Campaign Manager, Influencer Marketing

About Us

We’ve been leading the charge in the affiliate industry since 1998, establishing performance marketing and paving the way for future innovations. As CJ (formerly Commission Junction), we are the most trusted name in performance marketing, specializing in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. Our industry-leading solutions serve over 3,800 global brands across sectors like retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, we leverage savvy data capabilities, cutting-edge tech, and strategic expertise to facilitate genuine connections, helping brands reach consumers wherever they are.

A quick peek at affiliate marketing: Think back to your last online purchase. Did an influencer tip you off about a great product with a discount, or did a trusted review site help you decide? Affiliate publishers likely played a role by influencing, informing, or helping you find the best deal. CJ connects brands with these publishers, creating valuable resources for shoppers.

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 campaign progress and performance.
• 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 investment opportunities that align with campaign goals and audience fit.
• Learn about and apply influencer industry channels and trends to client campaigns.
• Identify and implement efficiencies across VIP processes.
• Represent CJ through thought leadership via 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, establish workback schedules, and ensure delivery to client deadlines.
• Conduct campaign benchmarking and forecasting to ensure data-driven, purposeful pitches.
• Work with analysts and influencer managers to deliver post-campaign analysis and whitelisting recommendations through campaign specialists.
• Oversee the financial process, including creating IOs and invoices, managing net terms, and ensuring campaign specialists meet payment posting deadlines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the online marketing industry—ideally in digital performance, including 3 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 to create a team culture where roles, responsibilities, and accountability are well-defined.
• Ability to execute a variety of tasks within designated time frames while delivering exceptional quality results and contributing directly to client campaigns.
• Ability to work across departments and divisions, building consensus and delivering on stated objectives.
• Results-oriented problem solver, comfortable leveraging data insights to build and support strategic outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Respectful of varying opinions and perspectives.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analytics experience 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 your skillset.
• Knowledge of influencer platforms such as Captiv8, which we may add to our tech stack.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in the office. We work in an enthusiastic, collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance, creativity, and problem-solving. Our workplace fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought, relationships are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging. We pride ourselves on a workplace environment that balances work and play.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and 401K matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible time off without accrual hassles.
• A 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, where employees connect over shared interests to cultivate an engaging, inclusive environment.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $116,655.00 annually. This range reflects the pay the company believes it will offer at the time of posting. Compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience, consistent with applicable law.

For regular roles, the company offers medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. Temporary roles may qualify for participation in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan and 401(k) plan after meeting eligibility criteria.