Client Growth Strategy Manager, Digital Marketing

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$75K/yr – $108K/yrMid Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own connected commerce strategy with cross‑channel ownership for multiple client segments, turning business goals into integrated growth plans that drive revenue and efficiency across affiliate, media networks, and emerging channels.

  • Growth ownership: lead quarterly planning, business reviews, and growth planning with clear ROI in Connected Commerce.
  • Strategic alignment: tie investments, activation, and measurement to client objectives with cross‑LOB collaboration.
  • Trusted advisor: elevate executive sponsorship and translate strategy into integrated execution across Media, Investment, and Operations.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Own the Connected Commerce strategy for assigned clients, spanning affiliate, commerce media, retail media networks, display, leads, and emerging performance channels.
  • Translate client business goals into integrated growth strategies that drive incremental revenue and efficiency—not just channel performance.
  • Develop clear strategic roadmaps that align investment, activation, and measurement to client objectives.
  • Elevate conversations within the client organization, gaining buy‑in from senior stakeholders and positioning CJ as a long‑term growth partner.
  • Lead strategic moments including quarterly planning, business reviews, and growth planning sessions with clarity and confidence.
  • Own growth planning, budget strategy, and channel investment recommendations across the Connected Commerce ecosystem.
  • Balance ambition with practicality—bringing bold ideas while grounding recommendations in clear business rationale.
  • Partner closely with Media, Investment, Operations and other essential Lines of Business to ensure strategic intent translates into effective, integrated execution.
  • Provide clear strategic context and direction so partner teams can execute efficiently and confidently.
  • Are trusted by clients to guide both near‑term performance and long‑term strategy

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience
  • 5 plus 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

Preferred

  • Experience across connected commerce, commerce media networks, or retail media networks
  • Data-driven decision-making and proficiency with analytics tools

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
  • Business Resource Groups, where employees connect over shared interests to cultivate an engaging, inclusive environment
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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