Client Director, MMG — Growth Leader (FTC, Bradford)

SMG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% discretionary bonus

£1,800 yearly wellbeing fund

Headspace subscription

£500 yearly Uni Fund

4 extra Wellbeing Days off

Annual Summer conference

Job summary

SMG is seeking a Director on a maternity-cover FTC to lead the MMG Client Team and drive the commercial strategy for a multi-million-pound business with Morrisons and partners.

You will own revenue targets, build a high-performing team of around 32 people, and cultivate trusted senior relationships across clients and internal teams. Strong budgeting and strategic planning are essential to deliver insight-led campaigns and sustained growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large client teams in FMCG/retail or similarly complex environments.
• Proven track record delivering revenue and profitability targets with P&Ls.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and financial management capabilities.
• Experience building high-performing teams and leadership pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial performance across the Client Team, driving revenue targets.
• Lead a team of ~32 for a multi-million-pound business and ensure delivery of impactful client work.
• Build trusted senior relationships with Morrisons and partner brands to identify growth opportunities.
• Direct strategic planning to ensure insight-led work aligned with brand and Morrisons objectives.
• Coordinate MMG, SMG and Morrisons teams to deliver campaigns, insights and reporting.
• Develop people, drive performance, and support succession planning.
• Shape MMG’s future as part of the Senior Leadership Team and promote collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior leader

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

P&L management

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven insights

Job description

SMG is seeking a Director on a maternity-cover FTC to lead the MMG Client Team and drive the commercial strategy for a multi-million-pound business with Morrisons and partners.

You will own revenue targets, build a high-performing team of around 32 people, and cultivate trusted senior relationships across clients and internal teams. Strong budgeting and strategic planning are essential to deliver insight-led campaigns and sustained growth.