Location: Hybrid (3 days a week at Asda House)
Salary: From £33k+ & 10% discretionary bonus
We are looking for a Senior Client Executive to join our agency partnership with Asda In this role, you’ll be at the heart of the Asda Media Partnership, connecting leading FMCG brands with millions of shoppers through smart, strategic media planning.
You’ll manage your own portfolio of clients, leading campaigns from initial strategy and briefing through to activation and evaluation. This is a fast-paced, commercially driven role where you’ll develop KPI-focused media plans, deliver best-in-class execution across onsite and offsite channels, and help drive category growth — all while playing a key role in SMG’s mission to lead connected commerce marketing.
If you love variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embrace change with energy, this could be your right role.
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
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!
You’ll bring:
Experience working towards ambitious commercial targets
A proven track record in developing and planning strategic marketing campaigns
Strong understanding of media planning and campaign activation
A proactive, “can do” attitude with a commitment to delivering best-in-class client servicing
Confidence managing multiple stakeholders and building trusted relationships
Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
The ability to adapt in a fast-moving environment and embrace new opportunities
Clear, confident communication skills with the ability to tailor your approach to different audiences
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.
Your days will be dynamic. You might find yourself:
Developing strategic, KPI-driven media proposals aligned to supplier budgets and objectives
Creating cohesive media plans across onsite and offsite channels
Activating campaigns in partnership with internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring delivery within timelines and creative guidelines
Managing a portfolio of FMCG brands, ensuring high-quality execution from strategy through to evaluation
Monitoring performance, delivering insightful campaign reports, and making data-led recommendations
Contributing to commercial targets across your categories, supporting forecasting and reporting processes
Building strong, trusted relationships with Asda stakeholders and external partners
Supporting senior leadership with governance, meetings, and ad hoc projects
Contributing positively to wider organisational initiatives and SMG’s workplace culture
Stay honest. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Have fun.
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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.
