Campaign Manager, Influencer Marketing

About the Company

CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted name in performance marketing, leading the affiliate industry since 1998. Based in Santa Barbara, California, we specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. Our industry-leading platform serves 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 between brands and consumers.

Affiliate marketing connects brands with publishers—such as influencers or review sites—that influence, inform, or help shoppers find the best deals. CJ enables these valuable partnerships to create resources for consumers.

Responsibilities

• Lead client partnerships, ensuring alignment with client KPIs, brand guidelines, and campaign strategy.
• Host weekly client and agency calls, leveraging your team to communicate progress and performance.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and shared client teams to keep 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.
• 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.
• Develop influencer and content strategies for seasonal and annual brand initiatives, including platform and budget recommendations, creative concepts, and post frequency.
• Manage campaign workload across the team, establish workback schedules, and ensure delivery to client deadlines.
• Conduct campaign benchmarking and forecasting to ensure data-driven pitches.
• Collaborate with analysts and influencer managers to deliver post-campaign analysis and whitelisting recommendations.
• Oversee financial processes, including creating IOs and invoices, ensuring net terms compliance, and meeting payment posting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 5 years in online marketing—ideally in digital performance, including 3 years in influencer or social media marketing.
• Clear and effective communicator, able to simplify complex results using solid business acumen and digital marketing expertise.
• Strong leadership skills to foster a team culture where roles, responsibilities, and accountability are well-defined.
• Ability to execute diverse tasks within deadlines while delivering high-quality results and contributing to campaign formation.
• Collaborative mindset to work across departments, build consensus, and achieve stated objectives.
• Results-oriented problem solver comfortable using data insights to drive strategic outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Respectful of diverse opinions and perspectives.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analytics experience to create, analyze, and derive insights from reporting platforms.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong client presentation skills.
• Self-starter eager to enhance your skillset.
• Knowledge of influencer platforms like Captiv8, which may be added to our tech stack.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in the office. CJ fosters an inclusive, collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging. We pride ourselves on a workplace that balances work and play, offering a dynamic, enthusiastic team setting that encourages creative problem-solving and resourceful growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and 401K matching.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible time off without accrual requirements.
• Generous 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 and cultivate an engaging, inclusive environment.

Pay

Compensation range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $116,655.00 annually. The final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, and experience, consistent with applicable law.

Temporary roles may qualify for medical coverage and 401(k) participation after meeting eligibility criteria. Regular roles include medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off.