Affiliate Marketing Manager

About This Role

CJ Affiliate is hiring an Affiliate Marketing Manager to manage publisher and advertiser relationships within its performance marketing network. You will recruit new affiliate publishers, optimize existing partnerships, and help advertiser clients grow their affiliate revenue through data-driven program management.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Affiliate Marketing Manager
• Company: CJ Affiliate (Publicis Groupe)
• Location: Santa Barbara, CA / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY / Chicago, IL / Seattle, WA
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Mid-level (1–4 years)
• Salary Range: $24–$36/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-06-04
• Application Deadline: 2026-07-04

Role Context

You will manage a book of advertiser clients, each with their own affiliate program running on CJ's platform. Your day involves identifying top-performing publishers, negotiating commission structures, resolving compliance issues, and building quarterly performance reports. CJ's network includes over 167,000 active publishers, giving you significant reach to scale programs quickly for the right advertisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage 5–10 advertiser affiliate programs end-to-end on the CJ platform
• Recruit new publishers from CJ's network based on advertiser category and audience fit
• Negotiate commission rates, placement deals, and exclusive promotional opportunities
• Monitor program health — click volume, conversion rate, EPC, and commission reversals
• Audit publisher placements for brand safety and compliance with advertiser guidelines
• Deliver monthly and quarterly performance reports with actionable growth recommendations

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's in Marketing, Business, or Economics
• 1–3 years of affiliate marketing, partnership, or digital media experience
• Familiarity with affiliate networks (CJ, ShareASale, Impact, Rakuten) preferred
• Understanding of performance marketing metrics: EPC, conversion rate, CPA, ROAS
• Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
• Excel proficiency for commission modeling and performance analysis

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $24–$36/hr with annual bonus tied to client program growth
• Hybrid schedule with some travel to client sites
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Publicis Groupe L&D programs and certification support
• Attendance at affiliate marketing industry events (Affiliate Summit)

Who Should Apply

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys relationship-driven performance marketing, is comfortable in Excel, and understands how publishers monetize traffic through affiliate links. Prior experience in affiliate marketing, media buying, or digital partnerships will accelerate your ramp-up.

About the Company

CJ Affiliate, part of Publicis Groupe, is one of the world's largest affiliate marketing networks, connecting over 3,800 global advertisers with 167,000 publishers. Its platform processes billions in affiliate transactions annually, serving major retail, financial services, and subscription brands.

How to Apply

Apply through CJ Affiliate's Careers page. Search "Affiliate Marketing Manager." The process includes a network and performance marketing knowledge assessment followed by a client strategy interview.