Senior Manager, Business Development Strategy- Performance Marketing

Senior Manager, Business Development Strategy - Performance Marketing

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Founded in Santa Barbara in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise enable genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.

With at least 5 years’ experience in a client or partnerships‑facing digital marketing role, we are looking for someone who can work strategically and independently. Proactive with a data‑driven approach, you will be skilled at developing strong relationships, contributing to the growth of new business, and retaining existing major advertisers. You will identify opportunities for improvement in business development processes, collateral, and pitch approaches.

This position reports to the Director, Business Development Strategy.

• Pitch support & delivery
  • Define the strategy employed in the pitch based on best practices and the prospect’s goals.
  • Conduct gap analysis and create a go‑to‑market strategy to present to the prospect.
  • Participate in in‑person significant pitches.
  • Transition the strategy to the delivery team in Client Dev.
• RFP support
  • Cultivate and maintain a RFP response library.
  • Develop content for the RFP library using best‑practice responses.
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure on‑time delivery with excellence.
  • Contribute to or quarterback the overall response strategy.
• Sales intelligence
  • Create and maintain competitor “battle cards” highlighting CJ’s points of differentiation.
  • Work with Marketing to create competitive marketing and positioning pieces.
  • Train across the team to enable competitive knowledge sharing.

• 2+ years’ experience in Affiliate Marketing.
• 5+ years in digital media/client services with responsibility for digital marketing strategy.
• Proven track record of successful delivery of business objectives.
• Proven record of problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Conflict management and influencing skills.

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

Apart from offering competitive salaries, 401K matching, wellness programs, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we provide:

• Flexible time off without accrual.
• Generous number of paid holidays.
• Company‑sponsored team‑building events.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Annual recognition awards.
• Hybrid work arrangements for optimal work‑life balance.
• Parental bonding leave.
• Backup care options for children and elders.
• Employee discount program.
• International SOS program for global support.
• Business Resource Groups.

Compensation Range: $95,950.00 - $ Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.