Associate Director, Client Growth Strategy | Performance Marketing

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$97K/yr – $156K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own and shape Connected Commerce for complex portfolios by turning client goals into integrated growth plans, identifying new levers, and gaining buy‑in with decisive recommendations.

  • Own growth strategy and lead strategic moments with senior stakeholders to frame tradeoffs and committed plans
  • Translate goals into multi‑channel growth that drives incremental revenue and efficiency, not just channel performance
  • Identify and prioritize new commerce levers and investments based on impact, scalability, and resource tradeoffs

Job Description

Own and shape Connected Commerce for complex portfolios by turning client goals into integrated growth plans, identifying new levers, and gaining buy‑in with decisive recommendations.

  • Own growth strategy and lead strategic moments with senior stakeholders to frame tradeoffs and committed plans
  • Translate goals into multi‑channel growth that drives incremental revenue and efficiency, not just channel performance
  • Identify and prioritize new commerce levers and investments 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 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, taking accountability for cross‑team alignment—not just coordination
  • Identify recurring friction, unclear ownership, or execution risk across teams and drive resolution or escalation to prevent rework and over‑servicing
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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