Client Partnerships Associate

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Hybrid role – 3 days a week in office (Needham, MA or Atlanta, GA).

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 27 years of experience and more than 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 make 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 pride in our innovative technology and comprehensive data, as well as the dedication of our people. Our collaborative teams are equipped with advanced tools, training, and career development opportunities to provide our clients with cutting‑edge solutions, strategies, and support that drive meaningful results.

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) matching
• Wellness reimbursement programs
• Life insurance
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible time off (no accrual necessary)
• Generous number 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
• Work Your World initiative
• Business Resource Groups – employee‑led groups that foster an inclusive work environment.

The Associate is crucial in supporting internal account teams across a variety of back‑end marketing execution and operational processes. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to develop expertise in digital or affiliate marketing, with potential for career growth within the organization.

• Provide account updates to a client’s growing publisher base, evaluating performance and making recommendations for future investments.
• Collaborate with cross‑departmental teams to identify and troubleshoot complex program management and technical challenges.
• Ensure accurate execution and timeliness of internal and client deliverables.
• Use client and network data to craft clear, impactful stories for clients.
• Recruit, manage, and develop publisher relationships, communicating expectations and sharing standard processes.
• Increase advertisers’ affiliate investment effectiveness by building and interpreting program performance data.
• Coordinate and communicate with media buyers and planners to implement media plans, managing budget allocation and ensuring implementation of media.
• Build relationships with long‑tail publishers to foster long‑term success.
• Use CJ tools and reporting suites proactively to identify data‑based publisher fits for clients.
• Assist in affiliate marketing campaign execution, asset management, and campaign communication.
• Support campaign support, payout management, and partnerships for internal account teams.
• Collaborate closely with account management, media investment, and technical support teams to ensure seamless task execution and timely deliverables.
• Leverage internal and external marketing platforms and technology to complete campaign execution, tracking, and reporting.

• Bachelor’s Degree or related work experience.
• Passion for providing excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Drive to succeed.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with team to solve complex issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Respectful of varying opinions and perspectives.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, which may include criminal history checks, employment verification, education verification, drug screening, credit checks, DMV checks (for driving positions only), and fingerprinting—unless prohibited by applicable law.

$49,305 – $68,530 annually. The Company may modify this range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible for participation in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan and 401(k) plan upon reaching eligibility criteria. The Final date to receive applications for this posting is 11/6/25.

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