Campaign Manager, Influencer | TikTok Shop

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$81K/yr – $117K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive client partnerships and influencer campaigns for CJ, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver measurable performance.

  • Must-have: 5+ years in online marketing with influencer or social media experience and TikTok Shop exposure.
  • Standout: Knowledge of influencer platforms like CreatorIQ and ability to translate data into campaign strategy.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Client partnership, ensuring alignment to client KPIs, brand guidelines, and strategy are well defined and attainable within the campaign strategy
  • Lead weekly client and agency calls. Leveraging your team to keep the client up to date on progress and performance of campaign.
  • Coordinate with internal collaborators and shared client teams - keeping them apprised of performance and campaign needs
  • Generate new relationships between brands and influencers by identifying new investment opportunities that align with campaign goals and audience fit.
  • Learn about and apply influencer industry channels and trends to your client campaigns.
  • Identify and implement efficiencies across the VIP processes.
  • Represent CJ through thought leadership with Junction articles and participation in Industry events.
  • Generate influencer and content strategies for seasonal and annual brand initiatives; Driving platform and budget recommendations, creative concepts and post frequency
  • Project/Team Management; managing campaign workload across team, establishing workback schedules and ensuring delivery to client deadlines
  • Campaign Benchmarking & Forecasting to campaign goals to ensure our pitches are purposeful with data
  • Work with Analyst and influencer managers to deliver Post Campaign analysis and Whitelisting recommendation through campaign specialists
  • Create IO and Invoice - oversee financial process (net terms), ensure Campaign Specialist is meeting payment posting deadlines

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or related work experience and minimum of 5 years’ experience in the online marketing industry-ideally digital performance, with 3 of the years in influencer or social media marketing.
  • TikTok Shop agency experience or working with TikTok Shop on a professional basis
  • Clear and effective communicator. Can convey complex results in a simple, clear manner, using solid eye for business, demonstrating a competent level command of digital marketing concepts.
  • Strong leadership skills, able to create a team culture where everyone understands their roles and needs and is held accountable to delivering on them
  • Ability to execute a variety of tasks within designated time frames, delivering exceptional quality results and can directly contribute to the formation of client campaigns.
  • Ability to work across departments and divisions by building consensus and delivering upon stated objectives
  • Results oriented problem solver, comfortable with leveraging data insights to build and support strategic outcomes
  • Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • You are respectful to varying opinions and perspectives.
  • Critical thinking, problem solving and data analytics experience required to create, analyze, and provide insights from reporting platforms.
  • Excellent organizational and communications skills with a strong attention to detail
  • Strong client presentation skills
  • Self-initiative and eager to enhance abilities
  • Knowledge of influencer platforms that we add to our tech stack such as CreatorIQ

    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
    • these are just a few of our great perks! come join us and see what makes our company a great place to work.
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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