OverviewThe Client Strategy Manager is responsible for leading Connected Commerce strategy for a portfolio of clients, helping them unlock incremental growth across affiliate, commerce media, and emerging performance channels.
This role serves as the primary strategic advisor to clients-owning growth narratives, investment strategy, and long-term planning-while partnering with Media, Investment, and Operations to bring integrated Connected Commerce solutions to life. Client Strategy Managers elevate the conversation beyond "affiliate as a tactic" toward commerce growth as a business driver.
Do these things interest you? You will:
Connected Commerce Strategy & Growth- Own the Connected Commerce strategy for assigned clients, spanning affiliate, commerce media, retail media networks, display, leads, and emerging performance channels.
- Translate client business goals into integrated growth strategies that drive incremental revenue and efficiency-not just channel performance.
- Develop clear strategic roadmaps that align investment, activation, and measurement to client objectives.
Client Leadership & Advisory- Elevate conversations within the client organization, gaining buy-in from senior stakeholders and positioning CJ as a long-term growth partner.
- Lead strategic moments including quarterly planning, business reviews, and growth planning sessions with clarity and confidence.
Strategic Planning & Investment Leadership- Own growth planning, budget strategy, and channel investment recommendations across the Connected Commerce ecosystem.
- Balance ambition with practicality-bringing bold ideas while grounding recommendations in clear business rationale.
Cross-
Team Collaboration- Partner closely with Media, Investment, Operations and other essential Lines of Business to ensure strategic intent translates into effective, integrated execution.
- Provide clear strategic context and direction so partner teams can execute efficiently and confidently.
ResponsibilitiesWhat Success Looks Like- Elevate CJ's role from affiliate partner to Connected Commerce advisor
- Expand client adoption of new performance and commerce solutions
- Enable strong cross-team execution through clarity and leadership
- Are trusted by clients to guide both near-term performance and long-term strategy
Key Skills & Attributes- Strong strategic thinker with the ability to connect data, trends, and client goals
- Deep curiosity about commerce, media, and evolving performance ecosystems
- Collaborative leader who brings teams together around shared outcomes
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree or commensurate work experience
- 5+ years of experience working in a marketing role-ideally digital performance marketing
- Capability to develop thoughtful strategies to grow advertiser programs
- Strong written and verbal communication and relationship skills
- Ability to work cross functionally with Product, Analytics, Accounting and Technology teams to accomplish client objectives
- Deliver high quality service and results to clients while delivering against CJ financial expectations
- Proven leadership and coaching skills
- Critical thinker and creative problem solver - you are able to influence/develop/negotiate account strategies that incorporate affiliate marketing best practices
- Passion for innovation and technology
- Proficient knowledge of the Microsoft suite of products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Additional informationThis is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.
