Associate Director, Client Growth Strategy

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$97K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own Connected Commerce strategy for complex accounts and translate goals into integrated growth plans, acting as the final authority while aligning cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders.

  • Own the growth strategy by turning client goals into scalable commerce levers and prioritized investments.
  • Lead cross‑team alignment and trusted advisory moments with senior stakeholders.
  • Inform plans with market trends and performance data to uncover new opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the Connected Commerce strategy for assigned clients, including the most complex accounts, stakeholder environments, and growth challenges within the portfolio
  • Translate client business goals into integrated growth strategies that drive incremental revenue and efficiency—not just channel performance
  • Identify, prioritize, and introduce new commerce levers clients can activate, making clear recommendations on where to invest, test, or deprioritize based on impact, scalability, and resource tradeoffs
  • Serve as the primary strategic point of contact and final Connected Commerce authority for clients, building trust through strong business acumen, clear point of view, and decisive recommendations
  • Elevate conversations within the client organization, gaining buy‑in from senior stakeholders and positioning the organization as a long‑term growth partner
  • Lead strategic moments including quarterly planning, business reviews, and growth planning sessions, owning the narrative, framing tradeoffs, and aligning stakeholders around committed plans
  • Own growth planning, budget strategy, and channel investment recommendations across the Connected Commerce ecosystem, with accountability for prioritization, sequencing, and impact at scale
  • Use market trends, performance data, and industry insights to inform strategy and identify new opportunities
  • Partner closely with Media, Investment, Operations and other critical Lines of Business to ensure strategic intent translates into effective, integrated execution
  • Identify recurring friction, unclear ownership, or execution risk across teams and drive resolution or escalation to prevent rework and over‑servicing

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience
  • 7+ years of experience working in a marketing role-ideally digital performance marketing
  • Strong written and verbal communication and relationship skills
  • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Demonstarted ability to operate autonomously in complex, ambiguous client environments
  • Comfort making and standing behind strategic decisions with incomplete information
  • Strong strategic thinker with the ability to connect data, trends, and client goals
  • Confident client communicator who can influence and inspire trust
  • Collaborative leader who brings teams together around shared outcomes

    Benefits

    • Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual
    • A generous number of paid holidays
    • Company-sponsored team-building events
    • An Employee Referral Program
    • Annual recognition awards
    • Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work-life balance
    • Parental bonding leave
    • Backup care options for children and elders
    • An employee discount program
    • International SOS program for global support
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    CJ

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    From pioneering affiliate marketing to powering the future of connected commerce, CJ has been the trusted leader in partnership-based growth since 1998.Founded in Santa Barbara, California, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the world’s most established performance marketing platform, trusted by over 3,800 global brands across retail, travel, finance, and home services. Our technology and expertise connect 167K+ publishers and brands to billions of consumers worldwide, driving measurable, profitable growth.As part of Publicis Groupe, and aligned with Publicis Media, we unite data, technology, and strategic expertise to deliver a truly customer-centric approach. With a legacy of innovation and a vision for what’s next, CJ continues to set the standard for performance marketing — building partnerships that scale, campaigns that perform, and commerce that connects.

    Founded in 1998
    Santa Barbara, California, USA
    1.7K employees (352 in marketing)
    55% recommend to a friend
    53% CEO approval

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    1.5M
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    21.1%
    Direct
    63.4%
    Referral
    10.8%
    Social
    1.9%
    Paid
    2.6%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~1.7K

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    319 (18% of company)
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    10

    Funding

    Total Funding
    $40M
    Last Raise
    $40M
    Non Equity Assistance, 22 years ago

    Funding History

    • Dec 2003
      Non Equity Assistance • $40M