Location: Bradford, two days per week in office
Salary: From £39,000 + 10% discretionary bonus
Level: Manager level, with responsibility for campaign delivery, client relationships and line management
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.
About the role
We’re looking for a Client Manager to join Morrisons Media Group, our in-house agency partnership with Morrisons, based in Bradford, on a fixed-term contract.
You'll play a key role in connecting FMCG brands with Morrisons shoppers, managing a portfolio of clients and delivering media campaigns across the retailer's media estate. From initial briefing through to campaign activation, you'll keep projects running smoothly, build trusted relationships and lead a team to deliver brilliant work.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thrives on variety and is ready to combine hands-on campaign management with people leadership.
What you’ll do
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Manage end-to-end campaigns: Oversee supplier media campaigns across Morrisons' on-site and off-site channels, from initial brief through to activation, ensuring everything runs to plan.
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Lead and support your team: Coach and develop direct reports, managing workloads, conducting regular check-ins and supporting performance and development.
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Build trusted relationships: Work closely with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, communicating confidently and adapting your approach to different audiences.
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Deliver exceptional work: Ensure media plans, campaign reporting, performance reviews and recommendations are accurate, insightful and delivered to a high standard.
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Keep projects on track: Balance multiple campaigns, deadlines and stakeholder requirements while maintaining attention to detail and following media principles and creative guidelines.
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Contribute to wider success: Support business targets, team initiatives and senior leadership priorities.
What you'll bring
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Previous experience in people management or coaching, ideally 6–12 months, with the confidence to motivate and support others.
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Proven experience managing marketing campaigns from briefing to delivery, working with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
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The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment while managing competing priorities.
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Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, ensuring consistently high-quality work.
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Confident communication and relationship-building skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with a willingness to challenge the status quo and find new ways of doing things.
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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Client Manager - FTC in Bradford employer: SMG
At SMG, we pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking employer that champions growth and innovation in the dynamic world of influencer marketing. Located in Nottingham, our vibrant work culture fosters collaboration and creativity, offering employees unique benefits such as a £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development. Join us to be part of a close-knit team that values diversity, encourages fresh perspectives, and empowers you to take ownership of your career while making meaningful contributions to the future of retail media.
