Director, Client Growth Strategy

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

$121K/yr – $166K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a high-performance account management team to meet advertiser objectives and drive CJ's managed services growth.

  • Own and develop a 5–10 person account management team in a fast-paced environment to meet advertiser objectives.
  • 7+ years in traditional marketing, ideally digital performance marketing.
  • Pitch CJ’s products, manage objections, and drive adoption to meet client goals.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performance team of 5-10 account management professionals in a fast paced, detail oriented and team environment ensure client teams successfully meet advertiser objectives are met.
  • Drive strategic initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of CJ’s managed services offering and health of advertiser relationships.
  • Pitch CJ’s products and solutions: manage client objections and gain adoption to meet client business goals. 
  • Lead pricing, contract renewal discussions, up-sell CJ solutions. Collaborate with internal partners on client retention efforts, as needed.
  • Define platform feature and capability enhancements. Actively participate as a product stakeholder on behalf of advertisers for new features and solutions.
  • Develop and manage financial plans and meet financial expectations for your portfolio of business.
  • Serve as a trusted adviser and collaborator in handling client objections requests and all complex issues that cannot be solved by account teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate work experience
  • 7 plus years of experience working in a traditional marketing role-ideally digital performance marketing.
  • Ability to develop annual and quarterly plans, and plans and ensure successful execution of these plans across multiple client teams, delivering high quality service and results to clients while delivering against CJ financial expectations.
  • Self-initiative and development- you are results focused and eager to enhance your skills to take your career to the next level.
  • Proven leadership, staff management and coaching skills.
  • Critical thinking and problem solver-you are able to influence/develop/negotiate account strategies that incorporate affiliate attribution, consumer insights and dynamic customer targeting.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft suite of products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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CJ

3.3 Glassdoor

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