£33,000 – £33,000SeniorFull Time
Location: Manchester - minimum of 2 days per week in the office
Salary: From £33,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
Level: Senior Executive level, sitting just below Manager, with scope across campaign delivery and execution
We are looking for a Senior Client Executive to join our Co-op Media Network team. In this role, you will own the end-to-end delivery of campaigns, supporting the development of insight-led media plans while coordinating across clients, Co-op stakeholders and internal teams to ensure seamless execution.
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.
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 in campaign delivery, media planning, digital media or a similar client-facing role
Good understanding of digital channels such as e-commerce, social and retail media platforms
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Excellent attention to detail across campaign setup, assets and processes
Confidence working with multiple stakeholders across internal teams, clients and partners
Strong communication skills with the ability to brief, update and align stakeholders clearly
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members is desirable
Commercial awareness and understanding of campaign performance drivers
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:
Managing campaigns from briefing through to activation and reporting
Supporting the development and execution of omni-channel media plans
Scheduling and implementing digital campaigns across e-commerce, social and other platforms
Maintaining accurate campaign trackers, bookings and performance data
Owning campaign briefing and asset management in line with retailer guidelines
Coordinating with internal teams and external partners to deliver campaigns on time
Monitoring campaign performance and contributing to reporting and insights
Keeping timelines, documentation and stakeholders aligned throughout delivery
Building strong relationships with clients, Co-op stakeholders and partners
Identifying risks, solving problems and improving processes proactively
Testing and exploring new digital opportunities to drive innovation
Supporting and guiding junior team members
Stay honest. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Have fun.
Explore what that means to us here
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