Business Development Manager, Influencer Marketing

Company Description

Hybrid

3 days a week in CJ office location

We are adding to our Influencer Marketing business line!

Must have strong selling Influencer services to enterprise level clients.

From helping to invent the affiliate industry, to performance marketing and what comes next, we've earned a reputation for maintaining the largest, most reliable partnership-based platform and sterling service with a personal touch.

With over 25 years of experience and 1,000+ associates across 7 different countries, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) is the most trusted and established name in performance marketing.

We specialize in cultivating partnerships between top brands and trusted publishers to help them drive revenue and grow their businesses. CJ's industry-leading solutions and services are what makes our innovative marketing technology ("martech") the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across all industries including retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, future-focused tech, and strategic expertise power meaningful connections so brands can reach consumers wherever they are.

We take just as much pride in our innovative technology and comprehensive data as we do in the expertise and dedication of our people. Our collaborative teams are equipped with advanced tools, training, and career development opportunities in order to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions, strategies, and support that drive meaningful results. In an industry with much uncharted territory, our people are a trusted a steady hand.

So, what is Affiliate Marketing?

Think about the last time you bought something online. Maybe your favorite influencer shared a product that caught your eye with a coupon to help save you some cash, or perhaps you already knew what you wanted to buy, but there were so many options that you needed help from a trusted review site. However you finally made your purchase, chances are you interacted with affiliate publishers along the way—whether they influenced you, provided helpful information, or made sure you got the best price, CJ provides the performance marketing platform that connects brands with publishers to create valuable resources frequently used by shoppers such as yourself.

Here's why you'll love working here!

In addition to competitive salaries, 401K matching, wellness reimbursement programs, life insurance, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, we also offer...

• Flexible time off, no accrual necessary
• Generous amount of Paid holidays
• Company-sponsored team building events
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual recognition awards
• Flexible work arrangements
• Parental bonding leave
• Back-up child/elder care
• Employee discount program
• International SOS program
• Business Resource Groups- these employee-led groups join together around common interests, backgrounds, or demographic factors to help build an engaging, inclusive work environment for all.

… just to name a few of our great perks!

Job Description

CJ is supercharging our influencer marketing efforts for our CJ Influence team by hiring a Business Development Manager for the team- new position!

The Business Development Manager, Influencer role will play a key part in scaling a critical growth vertical for CJ's business. The CJ Influencer practice has driven significant growth since it's inception. The BD Manager role will be crucial to build the opportunity pipeline to continue that trajectory.

With a focus on expanding our reach and revenue growth, this role must be knowledgeable of the Influencer Marketing industry. They will be responsible for the long-term development of the sales pipeline while maintain a strong close rate.

What will you be doing:

• Grow our business by developing and executing an aggressive client acquisition sales strategy for influencer marketing services and solutions.
• Have a flexible approach that aligns with ever evolving client needs.
• Identify, develop and close new business opportunities across a variety of brand verticals.
• Partner with account and strategy teams to help clients solve problems.
• Leverage proven results, insights and data to inspire investment.
• Quarterback development of proposals and pitches from the client/prospect perspective to ensure relevance, impact, value and compelling business cases.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients by upselling, renewing, and expanding accounts.
• Identify and develop opportunities to expand our services and solutions among sister agencies within Publicis Groupe.
• Understand our competitors' services and selling techniques and be abl