Vice President, Client Growth Strategy

Welcome to Our World
Weve been leading the charge in the affiliate industry from day oneestablishing performance marketing and paving the way for future innovations. Were known for maintaining one of the largest most reliable partnership platforms with impeccable personalized service.

Founded in Santa Barbara California in 1998 CJ (formerly Commission Junction) stands as the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. CJs industry-leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3800 global brands across sectors like retail travel finance technology and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe our savvy data capabilities cutting-edge tech and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.

A Quick Peek at Affiliate Marketing
Think back to your last online purchase. Did an influencer tip you off about a great product and offer a discount Or perhaps you relied on a trusted review site to make your decision Whatever path you took affiliate publishers likely played a role by influencing informing or helping you find the best deal. CJ connects brands with these publishers creating valuable resources for shoppers like you.

The VP Client Strategy owns portfolio growth client outcomes and team development across key accounts. They are able to drive enterprise relationships and market-led solution adoption to drive profitable revenue and measurable business impact. This leader sets the vision scales cross-functional execution and serves as a senior client-facing advisor while building deep relationships across clients partners and internal teams.

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

• Own a high-performing Client Strategy team focused on client growth retention and strategic account planning.
• Implement efficient workflows across planning delivery reporting escalation management and financial processes.
• Create growth plans for team members to ensure their continued personal and professional development.

Cross Organization Collaboration

• Partner with Media Investment and Global Operations leadership to align priorities and delivery to consistently meet client needs.
• Partner with Product and Data Science to inform scalable capabilities reporting needs and innovation priorities based on portfolio and client requirements.
• Drive cross functional collaboration with Product Marketing Finance Legal and Global counterparts; capture and share best-practice knowledge.

• 1015 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.

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.

CJ is the leader in Performance Marketing. We take pride in our innovative technology comprehensive data solutions and our people. We equip our teams with advanced tools training and career development opportunities all to provide modern solutions strategies and support to deliver high quality results for our clients. We work in an enthusiastic collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance.

Were a community of creative and passionate problem solvers who go the distance to tackle the tough questions think creatively and drive resourceful growth for our clientsand ourselves. We foster and embody an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought relationships are valued and people feel accepted with a sense of belonging in expressing themselves authentically. We pride ourselves in having a workplace environment that values both work and play.

Why Our Workplace Stands Out
Apart from offering competitive salaries 401K matching wellness programs and comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage we provide:
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

and those 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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