Client Partnerships Manager

About the Role

CJ (formerly Commission Junction), founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, is the most trusted name in performance marketing and part of Publicis Groupe. The platform connects over 3,800 global brands across retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services with reputable publishers to drive revenue growth. As a Client Partnerships Manager, you will support CJ's advertisers by maintaining publisher relationships, creating recruitment and optimization campaigns, and contributing to affiliate marketing strategy development and execution, including managing Client Partnerships Associates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare strategic and revenue‑generating opportunities to present directly to clients.
• Identify new sources of revenue: own and build top‑tier publisher relationships, negotiate media placements and packages, evaluate performance, and make recommendations for future investments.
• Recruit, manage, and develop top‑tier publisher relationships on behalf of advertisers, communicating expectations, sharing best practices, disseminating offers and promotions, and providing account updates.
• Help advertisers maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of their affiliate spend by building and interpreting program performance data.
• As a growth opportunity, potential to lead overall strategy and execution of an advertiser’s affiliate program.
• Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams to identify and troubleshoot complex program management and technical challenges.
• Align with the Client Development team to ensure accurate execution and timeliness of internal and client deliverables.
• Mentor Client Partnerships Associates: coach, provide guidance, and share best practices to help team members succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience and minimum of 2 years’ experience in the online marketing industry — ideally digital performance marketing.
• Clear and effective communication; able to convey complex results simply, using solid business acumen and a competent command of digital marketing concepts.
• Ability to influence and develop account strategies that leverage analysis and insights to meet or exceed advertiser objectives.
• Ability to execute a variety of tasks within designated time frames, delivering exceptional quality results and directly contributing to client campaigns and quarterly business results.
• Results‑oriented problem solver.
• Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Respectful of varying opinions and perspectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) matching
• Wellness programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible time off without accrual hassles
• 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 shared interests and inclusive community

Pay

Compensation range: USD $60,800.00 – USD $93,600.00 annually. Actual compensation determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and position requirements.

Schedule

Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week in the office.