SMG

Client Executive (12 month ftc)

SMG  •  £28k - £30k/yr  •  Leeds, GB (Hybrid)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Location: Hybrid (three days a week at ASDA House)
Salary: From £28k - £30k+ & 10% discretionary bonus

About the Role

We are looking for a Client Executive to join our in-house agency partnership with Asda Media on an initial 12 month fixed term contract In this role, you’ll help process, manage and activate omni-channel campaigns that connect FMCG brands with millions of Asda shoppers, owning delivery from briefing and asset collection through to launch, tracking and evaluation, ensuring everything goes live on time, on brand, and to a high standard

If you love variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embrace change with energy, this could be your right role.

Why SMG?

At SMG, we hire for the future, which is fast-moving and changing shape Do you have the potential to help shape our business? We’re looking for brilliant, diverse talent who want to grow with us—people who are curious, ambitious, and eager to learn, whether as specialists or across teams.

Our culture is everything. If you’re someone who stays honest, stays hungry, stays foolish, and has fun, you’ll feel right at home here.

We value those who take ownership of their growth and bring fresh perspectives. That’s why we’re committed to equity, inclusion, and building a place where everyone feels empowered to grow At SMG, it’s not just about filling a role but building the future together.

We’re proud to be ranked the #1 Best Marketing and Media Agency and to have received World-Class accreditation from Best Companies.

  • 10% discretionary bonus

  • £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund (on top of your salary!)

  • Free Headspace subscription

  • £500 yearly “Learning Fund” for learning

  • 4 extra Wellbeing Days off per year

  • 4pm finishes every Friday

  • Flexible and hybrid working

Explore all our benefits here

Are We What You’re Looking For?

We move fast, adapt quickly, and like to challenge each other. We're looking for people who enjoy the buzz of change, the satisfaction of building something better, and the joy of working with a close-knit, values-driven team

This isn’t for everyone, but if you thrive in this environment, we’d love to meet you!

A Little Bit About You

You’ll bring:

  • Strong organisation and attention to detail, with confidence managing multiple deadlines

  • Great stakeholder management skills, able to build trusted relationships across internal teams, Asda stakeholders, suppliers, and third parties

  • Clear, professional communication skills (email, phone, video and face-to-face)

  • A proactive, “can do” attitude and willingness to get stuck in

  • Ability to adapt and embrace change in a fast-paced environment

  • Interest in growing a career in marketing (previous experience is a bonus)

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still want to hear from you. If you believe you’d thrive in this role, your unique perspective might be just what we’re looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your days will be dynamic. You might find yourself:

  • Managing the delivery of omni-channel campaigns (print, digital, social, onsite and offsite media) from post-booking through to go-live

  • Gathering and processing campaign inputs: briefs, creative assets, targeting requirements and budgets

  • Using portals and internal systems to set up campaigns, track progress, and keep trackers/dashboards up to date

  • Coordinating with key stakeholders (e.g., Asda Brand Comms, Ecom teams, Studio 368, Content teams) and external partners to hit deadlines

  • Advising on and applying Asda brand guidelines and restrictions across campaign activity

  • Reviewing supplier submissions, approving/rejecting artwork/briefs, and routing assets for checks (pricing, print, publishing)

Our Values:

Stay honest. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Have fun.

Explore what that means to us here

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About SMG

We’re the original pioneers in connected commerce marketing. For more than 16 years, we’ve been partnering with major retailers, powering global brands, and building meaningful connections with shoppers.

We simplify the mind-boggling complexity of today’s retail media landscape. We deliver impactful campaigns that connect with people where it matters. We create seamless and personalised shopping experiences. Above all, we deliver amazing results for our partners, driven by our unshakeable desire for growth.

Time after time, we change the game. SMG is home to a world-class suite of commerce advertising capabilities powered by data and cutting-edge technology. We constantly push ourselves, our tech and our industry to discover innovative new ways to connect, sell and grow.

Our brilliant people are the ones who make change happen. Straight-talking, fiercely driven, and with a thirst for challenging the status quo, we’re united in spirit and culture. Positively disrupting retail and creating campaigns with impact, we’re taking everyone with us on extraordinary adventures in connected commerce.

Industry
Marketing & Advertising
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
smg.team
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