Senior Account Executive

Talent Acquisition Advisor @ SMG | Talent Connector and Educator | DE&I Champion

Location: Hybrid, 2 days a week in our Bradford office

Salary: From £33,000 + 10% discretionary bonus

We are looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our Morrisons Media partnership. Morrisons Media Group work with some of the leading FMCG brands, including Nestle, Mondelez, Pepsi Co and Unilever! In this role, you will take ownership of a dynamic portfolio of FMCG clients and brands, leading the delivery of campaigns from start to finish. From shaping strategic plans and writing briefs to bringing campaigns to life and measuring their impact, you’ll play a key role in driving success across every stage of activation.

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.

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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We move quickly, adapt rapidly, and enjoy challenging each other. We're seeking individuals who thrive on the excitement of change, the satisfaction of creating something better, and the joy of collaborating 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:

• At least 2 years in account management/client management, building long-term relationships in the marketing industry.
• Experience in a Marketing/Media/Creative agency, retailer, brand, or in the broader entertainment/media industry.
• At least 1.5 years
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and strong work ethic to get stuck in and provide best in class marketing campaigns and client servicing
• The ability to “think differently”:
  As one of our key behaviours here at SMG, you won’t be afraid to approach problems from a different angle or challenge the status quo.
• Great organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Expectational communication and relationship skills for managing key stakeholders.

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:

• Develop smart, insight-led proposals and strategies that align with supplier budgets to create exciting and cohesive media plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to activate impactful FMCG campaigns across a range of channels, including on- and off-site, ensuring creative excellence and timely delivery.
• Drive category performance through strong commercial management, forecasting, and reporting.
• Work to ensure all content (including but not limited to media plans, status reports, performance reviews and recommendations) is of high quality and showcase our teams expertise.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders, communicating with confidence and adaptability.
• Support wider business initiatives and senior leadership, contributing to SMG’s mission to lead the way in connected commerce marketing.

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

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