Influencer Marketing Campaign Manager

CJ; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 81,225 - 116,655; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Team-building events

Employee referral program

Hybrid work arrangement

Parental bonding leave

Backup care options

Job summary

CJ is seeking a seasoned Client Partnerships Manager to lead influencer campaigns and partner relationships. You will align client KPIs, manage weekly progress calls, and coordinate across teams to deliver on campaign goals.

Leverage CreatorIQ and Microsoft Office to analyze data, guide budgeting, and optimize results. This hybrid role requires in-office days and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related work experience in online marketing with 3+ years in influencer or social media.
• Strong communication skills and business acumen; ability to present complex results clearly.
• Proven leadership with the ability to build accountable teams and collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead client partnerships and align with KPIs, brand guidelines, and campaign strategy.
• Run weekly client and agency calls, coordinating with teams to report progress and performance.
• Identify new influencer investment opportunities that fit campaign goals and audience.
• Develop influencer and content strategies for seasonal initiatives; advise on budgets and creative concepts.
• Oversee IO creation, invoicing, and payment posting deadlines with the campaign team.

Skills

Client relations

Leadership

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

CreatorIQ

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

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. CJ’s industry‑leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3,800 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.

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 stakeholders 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Clear and effective communicator who can convey complex results simply and with solid business acumen
• Strong leadership skills, able to create a team culture where everyone understands their roles and is held accountable to delivering on them
• Ability to execute a variety of tasks within designated time frames, delivering exceptional quality results and directly contributing 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
• Respectful of 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 communication skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong client presentation skills
• Self‑initiative and eagerness to enhance skillset
• Knowledge of influencer platforms included in our tech stack such as CreatorIQ

Additional Information

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

Benefits

• Flexible time off without the hassle of accrual
• A 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, where employees connect over shared interests to cultivate an engaging, inclusive environment

Compensation Range

USD $81,225.00 - USD $116,655.00 Annually

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

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