Vice President, Client Growth Strategy

Santa Barbara, CA (Hybrid)

$149K/yr – $215K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 days ago

Job Summary

Own and scale a Client Strategy function shaping portfolio growth, client outcomes, and cross functional execution across partnerships and executive engagements.

  • Lead portfolio growth and client strategy initiatives
  • Build scalable operating models and thought leadership to accelerate adoption

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Strategy & Execution
  • - Build and execute a portfolio strategy with clear revenue, retention, and growth targets; track client health, performance, and scalability.
  • - Translate client and business requirements into operating models, enablement plans, and solution roadmaps that support profitable growth and consistent execution.
  • - Evangelize Client Strategy priorities internally and externally through thought leadership, executive engagement, and education that accelerates adoption and demand.
  • - Serve as a senior subject matter expert on client growth strategy; monitor market, industry, and partner trends and translate insights into action plans.
  • Client Growth & Excellence
  • - Advise clients on program optimization using data insights, market trends, and category opportunities; create materials and presentations that translate strategy into action.
  • - Ensure rigorous forecasting and reporting on client performance, partnership health, and growth opportunities for leadership visibility and decision-making.
  • - Develop relationships with decision makers. Penetrate client orgs beyond affiliate contacts to engage stakeholders and secure buy-in for strategic initiatives and long-term investment.
  • Team Leadership & Operating Model

Requirements

  • 10–15+ years in client strategy, partnerships, account leadership, enterprise growth, or marketing/advertising technology; demonstrated success leading cross-functional, revenue-owning teams.
  • Deep knowledge of online advertising, affiliate and partner marketing models, client growth levers, and partner business models; ability to explain technical and commercial concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Proven experience scaling client portfolios, launching new offerings, improving operating models, and advocating across the industry through executive engagement, thought leadership, and partner collaboration.
  • Executive presence with the ability to build senior leadership relationships across partners and clients; track record of complex deal orchestration.
  • Broad category fluency across advertiser verticals, with the ability to identify market trends, portfolio risks, growth opportunities, and client-specific strategies that improve outcomes.
  • Role is located in Agoura Hills or Santa Barbara.

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

Salaries

Posted range

$149K/yr – $215K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
319 (18% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5

Funding

Total Funding
$40M
Last Raise
$40M
Non Equity Assistance, 22 years ago

Funding History

  • Dec 2003
    Non Equity Assistance • $40M

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
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Vice President, Client Growth Strategy

CJ · Santa Barbara, CA · Hybrid