Business Development Manager, Influencer Marketing

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 able to effectively compete and sell against them.

• Identify client decision makers and build strong relationships that provide opportunities for our services and solutions.

• Stay up to date with social media marketing, Influencer Marketing, and performance marketing, and develop relevant POVs that engage clients and enhance our competitiveness.

• Work well in a self-directed environment, adapt and work efficiently in a rapidly changing dynamic environment and a willingness to be an active participant within a team.

Qualifications

What we look for:

• 6+ years’ media / social media / PR / marketing agency sales and Business Development experience

• Food/Beverage, Wine/Spirits, CPG and/or pharma category experience preferred

• Track record of success pitching and developing new business with premiere brands

• Knowledge and passion for the influencer/creator marketing ecosystem on all social channels

• Strong verbal and written skills and dynamic presentation style in combination with a strong consultative and professional business acumen

Additional Information

Why CJ?

CJ is the leader in Affiliate Marketing. We take pride in our innovative technology, comprehensive data solutions and our people. We equip our teams with advanced tools, training and career development opportunities all to provide cutting edge solutions, strategies and support to deliver high quality results for our clients. We work in an energetic, results-oriented, collaborative, team environment that recognizes exceptional performance. As we evolve and grow as a business, so do you.

We're a community of creative and passionate problem solvers who go the distance to tackle the tough questions, think outside the box, and drive intelligent growth, for our clients—and ourselves. We foster and embody an inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are sought, relationships are valued, and people feel accepted with a sense of belonging in expressing themselves authentically. We pride ourselves in having a workplace environment that values both work and play. Business Resource Groups, Fun team outings, office events, and flexible time off mean a work life balance with colleagues that turn into lifelong friends.

Conditions of Employment

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

Great People Deserve Great Benefits

We know that we have some of the brightest and most talented associates in the world, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, expect competitive pay, comprehensive health coverage, and endless opportunities to advance your career.

For this role, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application window for this job posting will end 2/20/2024.

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

REQ # 23-6644