SMG
SMG
SMG is a UK commerce and retail media group bringing together Threefold, Capture, and Plan-Apps. Threefold helps retailers build and operate retail media networks, while Capture develops retail media strategies for brands. Plan-Apps combines cloud-based technology with consultancy to help consumer packaged goods companies plan, manage, and improve commerce marketing campaigns. Drawing on more than 15 years of experience connecting brands with shoppers, SMG works across consulting, marketing, and logistics and supports teams focused on the growth of retail media.

Client Executive, Events and Campaigns

Deliver events, festivals and co-creation campaigns for Co-op supplier clients, coordinating media plans, stakeholders, budgets and reporting. The role also supports campaign delivery across Co-op stores and festival pop-up locations.

Description

  • Manage Events Calendar and co-creation campaigns from planning through delivery for Co-op supplier clients.
  • Coordinate selected co-creation campaigns with CMN clients, SMG Strategy and Creative, and Co-op teams.
  • Develop insight-led event packs and media recommendations for suppliers.
  • Manage relationships with Co-op legal, charity, Academies, policy and seasonal planning stakeholders.
  • Help deliver the 2027 CMN Festivals proposition across Co-op stores and festival pop-up stores.
  • Explore and test new media opportunities with print and Co-op partners.
  • Assist with commercial tracking, budgets and forecasts.
  • Coordinate campaign briefs, bookings, assets, approvals, documentation and performance data.
  • Build supplier, stakeholder and partner relationships, share updates and manage expectations.
  • Spot delivery risks, resolve issues and improve processes, templates and working practices.
  • Support and coach a junior team member.

Requirements

  • Bring experience in campaign delivery, media planning, digital media or a comparable client-facing position.
  • Understand digital channels such as e-commerce, social media and retail media platforms.
  • Apply creative and strategic judgement while balancing client and retailer priorities.
  • Create supplier- and retailer-facing materials with strong insights and media recommendations.
  • Organise multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.
  • Maintain close attention to detail in campaign setup, asset handling, commercial tracking and processes.
  • Work confidently with stakeholders across internal teams, clients and partner organisations.
  • Communicate clearly when briefing, updating and aligning stakeholders.
  • Understand commercial considerations and the factors that influence campaign performance.
  • Take a proactive, solutions-oriented approach and solve problems in a fast-moving, changing environment.
  • Show interest in FMCG, convenience retail and the changing retail media landscape.
  • Excel, budgeting or forecasting experience is desirable.
  • Experience supporting or mentoring junior colleagues is desirable.

Benefits

  • 10% discretionary bonus
  • £1,800 annual wellbeing fund
  • Free Headspace subscription
  • £500 annual learning fund
  • Four additional Wellbeing Days off each year
  • Annual summer conference and celebrations throughout the year
  • Finish at 4pm every Friday
  • Flexible and hybrid working

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