Client Partnerships Associate

Santa Barbara, CA (Hybrid)

$50K/yr – $71K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Own affiliate program management for a portfolio of clients, coordinating cross-functional execution and data-driven optimization.

  • Own campaign execution and coordination for a portfolio of clients, including asset management and campaign communication.
  • Must-have: Proven ability to analyze program data and build data-driven recommendations.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with account, media, and technical teams.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Providing account updates to a client’s growing publisher base. Evaluate performance and make recommendations for future investments.
  • As part of a client management team, collaborate with cross-departmental teams to identify and troubleshoot complex program management and technical challenges.
  • Align with client management team to ensure accurate execution and timeliness of internal and client deliverables
  • Use client and network data to tell a story and articulate this story in a clear and impactful manner to clients.
  • Recruit, manage and develop publisher relationships on behalf of client by communicating expectations, sharing standard processes, and providing campaign management such as disseminating offers and promotions.
  • Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of advertisers’ affiliate investment by building and interpreting program performance data
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with Media Buyers and Planners to implement Media Plans on behalf of clients by managing budget allocation, ensuring implementation of media, coordinating with affiliate publishers, platform enablement etc.
  • Build relationships with long-tail publishers to foster long-term success
  • Self-led use of CJ technologies/reporting suites, to proactively identify data based publisher fits for clients, aligning audiences to stated client goals.
  • Campaign Execution & Coordination: Assist in the execution of affiliate marketing campaigns for a portfolio of clients, including asset management and campaign communication.

Requirements

  • You have a Bachelor's Degree or related work experience
  • You are passionate about providing excellent service to internal and external customers
  • You are driven to succeed
  • You are a clear and effective communicator
  • You are able to work independently and collaborate with your team to solve complex issues
  • You are proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Powerpoint
  • You have strong analytical skills
  • You are respectful to varying opinions and perspectives
  • This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.

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