Director, Investment Planning

Director, Investment Planning

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Company Description

Welcome to Our World. We’ve been leading the charge in the affiliate industry from day one—establishing performance marketing and paving the way for future innovations. We're known for maintaining one of the largest, most reliable partnership platforms with impeccable, personalized service.

Founded in Santa Barbara, California in 1998, CJ (formerly Commission Junction) stands as the most trusted name in performance marketing. We specialize in building partnerships between top brands and reputable publishers to drive revenue and business growth. CJ’s industry‑leading solutions make us the platform of choice for over 3,800 global brands across sectors such as retail, travel, finance, technology, and home services. As part of Publicis Groupe, our data capabilities, cutting‑edge tech, and strategic expertise facilitate genuine connections, allowing brands to reach consumers wherever they are.

Think back to your last online purchase. An influencer or a trusted review site may have tipped you off about a product and offered a discount. CJ connects brands with these publishers, creating valuable resources for shoppers like you.

Overview

The Investment Planning Director will lead a newly formed department focused on transforming media investment strategy through innovation, system development, and thought leadership. This role is responsible for guiding a team of Investment Planning Managers and Planners in the creation and execution of high‑impact investment strategies that drive advertiser growth and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of Investment Planning Managers and Planners in the development of comprehensive investment strategies across advertiser portfolios.
• Ensure planning outputs are aligned with client targets, budget goals, and performance benchmarks.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Architect and implement scalable planning systems, workflows, and tools to support a rapidly evolving media investment landscape.
• Lead the design and rollout of automation initiatives, including Salesforce ticketing enhancements and standardized investment packages.
• Champion innovation in planning methodologies, including verticalized strategies and emerging channel activations (e.g., CTV, Retail Media, CLO).
• Partner with Strategy, Channel Growth, Publisher Success, and Operations to ensure seamless execution and optimization.
• Represent the Planning function in leadership forums and cross‑departmental initiatives.
• Drive alignment between investment planning and broader business transformation efforts.
• Monitor and report on media value growth across advertiser portfolios, targeting quarterly improvement objectives.
• Lead quarterly planning presentations and identify and execute bespoke strategic partnerships and first‑time emerging channel activations as SME of Partnerships space.

Qualifications

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in office.

CJ is the leader in Performance 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 to deliver high‑quality results for our clients. We work in an enthusiastic, collaborative team setting that values outstanding performance.

We are a community of creative and passionate problem solvers who tackle tough questions, think creatively, and drive growth. We foster diverse perspectives, value relationships, and create a culture of belonging. We value both work and play.

Why Our Workplace Stands Out

…and those are just a few of our great perks! Come join us and see what makes our company a great place to work.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com.

Compensation Range : $119,510.00 - $179,850.00 Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer / temporary employee medical plan through a third‑party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 12 / 8 / 25.

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

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