Digital Display Executive

SMG; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic marketing agency in the UK is seeking a Digital Display Executive to manage media activities and optimize campaigns on ASDA's website. The role involves collaboration with teams, data analysis, and performance monitoring, making it ideal for someone with a proactive problem-solving attitude. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for digital marketing, we encourage you to apply. Competitive salary and many perks 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

Qualifications

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a close-knit, high-performing team.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Prior experience in digital marketing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end planning and execution of Sponsored Products and Onsite Display campaigns.
• Monitor campaign delivery and make data-led decisions to optimize performance.
• Prepare regular reports and performance summaries based on key metrics.

Skills

Collaboration

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

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

About the Role

We are looking for a Digital Display Executive to join our LS11 (Asda) Partnership, who work with some of the UK's most exciting brands such as PepsiCo, Nestle, Mondelez & more!In this role, you will take ownership of media activityacross specific categories on ASDA's website,collaborating closely with the ASDA ecommerce team and leading ad-tech partners to deliver best-in-class campaigns that connect suppliers’ brands with ASDA shoppers.

You’ll be hands-on in optimising performance, ensuring every campaign runs smoothly and delivers exceptional results. Your proactive approach and attention to detail will help build trusted relationships across the business, from supporting the commercial team with campaign insights to liaising with external partners to resolve technical challenges and maintain optimal performance.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, data-driven environment where your work directly impacts brand success and shopper experience.

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:

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within a close-knit, high-performing team.
• Comfortable delivering strong results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Prior experience in digital marketing is advantageous.
• Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with a solution-oriented approach.
• Capable of managing your own workload and meeting high standards of quality and timeliness.
• A genuine interest in learning and growing within the ever-evolving retail media landscape.

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:

Campaign Planning & Optimisation Processes:

• Supporting the end-to-end planning and execution of Sponsored Products and Onsite Display campaigns for your designated category.
• Monitoring campaign delivery closely and making data-led decisions to optimise performance, pacing, and ROI.
• Ensuring campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with platform best practices.

Reporting:

• Assist in monitoring the performance of live campaigns, helping to track delivery against key metrics such as CTR, ROAS, conversions, and revenue.
• Flag any underperformance or issues to senior team members in a timely manner.
• Help prepare regular reports and performance summaries, contributing to actionable insights shared with internal and external stakeholders.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues in the Digital Ad Ops team to support the smooth delivery of campaigns.
• Build effective relationships with account managers and assist in coordinating campaign activity across your assigned category.

Issue Escalation

• Identify and elevate operational or technical issues related to campaign delivery to the appropriate senior team members.
• Assist in documenting issues and tracking resolutions as needed.

Learning & Development

• Proactively build your understanding of digital campaign delivery and eCommerce media.
• Take part in training opportunities and share knowledge with peers to support a high-performing team culture.

Our Values:

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

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