Client Growth Strategy Manager, Partner Marketing

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

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

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the connected commerce strategy and translate client goals into integrated growth plans across affiliate, display, and commerce networks.

  • Growth Strategy Alignment: Turn business goals into coordinated plans that span multiple channels and buyer journeys.
  • Planning & Investment: Own growth planning, budget strategy, and channel investments with clear ROI logic.
  • Stakeholder Leadership: Drive buy‑in with senior leaders and align Media, Investment, and Ops to execution.

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.
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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