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Performance Marketing Manager

J. Jill • Quincy, MA

Growth MarketingMid-levelOn-siteFull time$95K - $120K
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Performance MarketingPaid SearchAffiliate MarketingBoston-basedOmnichannel Retail$95K-$120KManager-level

The Challenge

J.Jill is a Boston-based women's lifestyle brand with 200+ stores expanding aggressively into new markets and customer acquisition. You'll own the full performance marketing engine—paid search, affiliate, and display—managing six-figure budgets and driving measurable CAC and ROI improvements across channels.

Your Mission

First 3 Months
1

Audit and optimize all active Paid Search campaigns (Google and Bing) with focus on ROAS by channel and seasonal product alignment

2

Conduct full affiliate program audit; map top 50% of partners and identify 3-5 commission/incentive optimization opportunities

3

Establish weekly performance dashboard tracking CAC, ROAS, and budget pacing vs. forecast across all three channels

4

Kick off 2-3 high-impact tests (new audience segment, creative refresh, channel mix shift) with clear success metrics

By 6 Months
1

Scale top-performing Paid Search segments by 25-40% while maintaining or improving ROAS targets; implement DemandGen/YouTube automation

2

Grow affiliate revenue contribution by 15-20% through strategic recruitment of high-intent publishers and tier-based commission structure

3

Optimize Display creative and placements via Live Intent partnership; achieve 20% improvement in CTR and CPC efficiency

4

Deliver quarterly business reviews with executive summary of channel performance, learnings, and budget recommendations; establish annual growth roadmap

KPIs You'll Own

Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)

Target CAC by channel; track payback period against customer lifetime value.

Return on Ad Spend (ROAS)

Revenue generated per dollar spent; primary KPI for Paid Search, Affiliate, and Display optimization.

New Customer Count

Monthly/quarterly new customer acquisition targets across all performance channels.

Budget Variance

Actual spend vs. forecasted spend; daily/weekly tracking to ensure on-target pacing.

Affiliate Program ROI

Revenue from affiliate channel divided by total affiliate costs (commissions, fees, incentives).

Tools & Stack

Google Ads (Pmax, DemandGen, YouTube)Bing AdsLive IntentAffiliate Management PlatformGoogle Analytics / Data WarehouseExcel / BI DashboardingPaid Media Reporting Software

Your Team

Your Manager

Not specified; likely VP or Director of Performance Marketing or Digital Marketing

Current Team

Performance marketing team (size not specified); collaborate with brand, creative, merchandising, analytics, and retail teams

Backfill or new role not specified

The Package

Salary

$95K-$120K base

Variable

Bonus eligible

Remote

Flexible hybrid work arrangements; on-site in Quincy, MA with office amenities (café, fitness center, free parking, Red Line shuttle)

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match
Tuition reimbursement
Medical, dental, vision coverage
Company-paid long-term and short-term disability
Generous paid time off
Generous employee discount on merchandise; group discounts on auto and pet insurance

Company Intelligence

J.Jill is a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, designing thoughtful apparel and accessories for women. The company operates as an omnichannel retailer and is in an active growth phase, expanding footprint and customer acquisition.

Customers

Women seeking accessible, quality lifestyle apparel and accessories

Culture

Keep it simple, make it matter—supportive culture with emphasis on bold thinking and measurable impact

Is This Role For You?

For You If
  • You've managed $500K+ annual media budgets across multiple performance channels (Paid Search, Affiliate, Display) at scale
  • You're fluent in Google Ads platforms (Pmax, DemandGen, YouTube) and can read/optimize at the campaign and audience level
  • You obsess over data: you build forecasts, track daily pacing, and communicate insights clearly to non-marketing stakeholders
  • You thrive managing external partners (agencies, affiliate networks) while owning channel strategy end-to-end
  • You're energized by omnichannel retail dynamics and understand how digital performance programs drive store traffic and overall brand growth
Won't Work If
  • You're uncomfortable with hands-on campaign management; you prefer pure strategy or high-level oversight only
  • You need full remote flexibility; this role is hybrid/on-site in Boston
  • You lack direct Paid Search or affiliate platform experience; this is not an entry-level role

Interview Process

1

Phone Screen

Recruiter conversation covering background, performance marketing experience, and channel expertise

2

Hiring Manager Interview

Deep dive on past performance marketing results, budgets managed, and specific channel optimizations; expect case questions

3

Cross-Functional Panel

Interviews with analytics, merchandising, or brand stakeholders to assess collaboration fit and understanding of omnichannel dynamics

4

Possible Exercise or Discussion

Real-world scenario on budget allocation, channel mix decisions, or affiliate optimization strategy

Interested in this role?

Apply now and hear back within days, not weeks.

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