Client Executive

SMG; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Client Executive to manage retail media campaigns for FMCG brands. This role involves collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders, activating campaigns across various channels, and building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have excellent organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a genuine interest in marketing. Competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working, are offered.

Benefits

10% discretionary bonus

£1,800 yearly wellbeing fund

Free Headspace subscription

£500 yearly Learning Fund

4 extra Wellbeing Days off

Flexible and hybrid working

Summer & Winter conferences

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a marketing agency or similar environment is desirable.
• Genuine interest in marketing and ambition to grow a career in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Managing and activating FMCG-branded campaigns across media channels.
• Collaborating with internal teams and Asda stakeholders.
• Supporting campaign setup by gathering creative and budget information.
• Tracking budgets, managing invoices, ensuring financial accuracy.
• Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Proactive and adaptable mindset

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Can-do attitude

Interest in marketing

Job description

Location: Hybrid, 2 days per week in office
Salary: From £28,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
Level: Executive level

About the Role

We are looking for a Client Executive to join our LS Eleven (Asda Media) Partnership. In this role, you’ll manage a portfolio of FMCG brands and lead the delivery of retail media campaigns from initial strategy and briefing through to execution and evaluation. This is a fast-paced and varied role where you’ll help connect some of the UK’s biggest brands with millions of Asda shoppers.

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
• Summer & Winter conferences + year-round celebrations
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Flexible and hybrid working

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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:

• A proactive and adaptable mindset -you embrace change and seek out growth opportunities
• Excellent organisational skills and sharp attention to detail
• A can-do attitude with a strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships confidently
• A genuine interest in marketing and ambition to grow a career in the industry
• Previous experience in a marketing agency or similar environment is desirable

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 and activating FMCG-branded campaigns across a variety of media channels (on and off-site)
• Collaborating with internal teams and Asda stakeholders to deliver campaign plans to a high standard
• Supporting campaign setup -gathering creative, targeting, and budget information
• Entering campaign details into retail media platforms and internal systems
• Tracking budgets, managing invoices, and ensuring financial accuracy
• Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Contributing to wider business initiatives and helping build a great workplace at SMG

Our Values:

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

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