Job description

This is a great opportunity to join the only true global network in affiliate / performance marketing and be part of a team that sets the industry standard for service, performance, and network quality.

We manage affiliate programs for the some of the largest and most prestigious brands across the full spectrum of retail, travel, finance and gaming verticals. Many of the clients serviced from the Umhlanga office are international in scope and we work very closely with our offices across Europe and the United States.

We are now looking to hire a new account executive to join our growing advertiser development team. The primary role of the account executive is to support the account managers in growing and retaining our client business through the provision of first class service and implementation of innovative digital marketing strategies.

As an account executive at CJ Affiliate, you can expect full training on all aspects of managing affiliate programmes, a supportive environment for personal development, and excellent career progression opportunities.

We expect

CJ prides itself and is renowned in the industry for the quality of its people and team ethic. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate a genuine passion for all things digital, a strong team player who looks out for team members, always keen for the next challenge, and comes to work with a smile on their face!

You will be a natural problem solver, conscientious, creative, analytical and have a strong willingness to learn. You will be expected to use a range of digital web applications and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft applications in particular Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Educated to degree level, it would be advantageous if you have a business related or marketing degree. We are also happy to see candidates who may not have a degree but can demonstrate relevant work experience or other relevant qualifications.

Conversant (parent company) is committed to one simple but truly exciting principle: each person is different and every person matters. This mindset fuels everything we do for our clients and for each other. We do magic for our clients and we have fun doing it. If that sounds like your sort of place, we’d love to hear more from you.

Company Description

CJ Affiliate by Conversant (formerly Commission Junction) is the leading global affiliate marketing network, specializing in pay-for-performance programs that drive results for businesses around the world. The CJ Network helps to reach and connect with millions of online consumers every day by facilitating productive partnerships between advertisers and publishers.

Requirements

• Prior experience in a digital marketing role – ideally in the affiliate/online or e-commerce industry
• Building strong relationships at a senior level to influence client contacts.
• Excellent presentation and written skills (you will be required to present as part of the interview process)
• Good level of commercial awareness
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Technical expertise

• Can demonstrate technical know-how
• Have a keen interest in all things online
• Can use MS Office effectively – especially data manipulation in MS Excel
• Able to create engaging, data-rich PowerPoint presentations
• Basic knowledge of HTML is advantageous

Posted on 29 May 15:01