Client Executive

SMG; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% discretionary bonus

Wellbeing fund £1,800 yearly

Headspace subscription

Uni Fund £500 yearly

Wellbeing Days

Annual Summer conference

4pm finishes Friday

Flexible and hybrid working

Job summary

SMG, working within Boots Media Group, is seeking a Client Executive to build trusted relationships with supplier brands and Boots partners. You’ll shape ideas, manage delivery, and share performance insights to create compelling co-marketing campaigns that drive results for Boots shoppers.

Based in Nottingham with minimum two days in the office, you’ll collaborate with Planning, Media, Insight and Creative teams to develop effective strategies and ensure on-time delivery within budgets.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, executing and evaluating multiple projects.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for marketing; experience within an agency, FMCG or retail environment would be beneficial.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• A solution-focused mindset and willingness to approach challenges from different angles.
• An understanding of retail media and market trends.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with supplier brands and Boots partners, getting to know their needs and identifying ways to help achieve their goals.
• Develop co-marketing campaigns that balance the objectives of client brands with the needs of Boots shoppers.
• Bring ideas to campaign brainstorms and help shape engaging solutions for clients.
• Develop and/or activate clear campaign strategies for supplier brand partners.
• Manage campaigns against agreed budgets and timelines, ensuring consistently high-quality delivery.
• Understand campaign and media performance and communicate results clearly to brands and Boots partners.
• Work closely with Planning, Media, Insight and Creative teams to create and deliver effective campaigns.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Communication

Numeracy

Stakeholder management

Job description

Location: Nottingham, minimum 2 days in office per week
Salary: From £28,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
Level: Executive-level, with responsibility for client relationships and campaign delivery

Who are we?

We're the original pioneers in connected commerce marketing. Since 2008, 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.

About the role

We are looking for a Client Executive to join SMG, working within Boots Media Group.

You'll build trusted relationships with supplier brands and Boots partners, helping turn their objectives into effective co-marketing campaigns. From shaping ideas and campaign strategies to managing delivery and sharing performance, you'll play an important role in creating great work for our partners and Boots shoppers.

What you'll do

• Build strong relationships with supplier brands and Boots partners, getting to know their needs and identifying ways to help achieve their goals.
• Develop co-marketing campaigns that balance the objectives of client brands with the needs of Boots shoppers.
• Bring ideas to campaign brainstorms and help shape engaging solutions for clients.
• Develop and/or activate clear campaign strategies for supplier brand partners.
• Manage campaigns against agreed budgets and timelines, ensuring consistently high-quality delivery.
• Understand campaign and media performance and communicate results clearly to brands and Boots partners.
• Work closely with Planning, Media, Insight and Creative teams to create and deliver effective campaigns.

What we’re looking for

• Experience developing, executing and evaluating multiple projects.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for marketing; experience within an agency, FMCG or retail environment would be beneficial.
• Strong numeracy and communication skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships and influence a range of stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• A solution-focused mindset and willingness to approach challenges from different angles.
• An understanding of retail media and market trends.

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

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.

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.

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.

10% discretionary bonus

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

Free Headspace subscription

£500 yearly "Uni Fund" for learning

4 extra Wellbeing Days off per year

Annual Summer conference + year-round celebrations

4pm finishes every Friday

Flexible and hybrid working

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