At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead retail media campaigns and support agency partners in using our innovative RMX platform.
- Company: Join a pioneering company in connected commerce marketing, transforming the retail media landscape.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, wellbeing fund, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Join a values-driven team that embraces change and supports your growth.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of retail media innovation and make a real impact in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail media planning and a passion for technology and problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: London, hybrid 2-3 days per week in office
Salary: From £53k + 10% discretionary bonus
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. We simplify the mind-boggling complexity of today’s retail media landscape. We deliver impactful campaigns that connect with people where it matters. We create seamless and personalised shopping experiences. Above all, we deliver amazing results for our partners, driven by our unshakeable desire for growth.
About the role: We are looking for a Senior Media Manager to join our RMX team at SMG. In this role, you'll become the trusted media expert helping agency partners successfully adopt and use RMX to discover, book, buy and manage retail media across multiple retailer partners. You'll work closely with our first BETA agency partner, embedding yourself within their teams, supporting live campaigns, gathering product feedback and helping shape the future of the RMX platform.
What You'll Be Doing: Your days will be dynamic. You might find yourself:
- Acting as the day-to-day RMX expert and trusted partner within a major BETA agency.
- Onboarding, training and supporting agency users to successfully use the RMX platform.
- Managing campaigns from brief through booking, delivery and measurement.
- Advising agency teams on suitable retail media opportunities across multiple retailer partners.
- Identifying adoption barriers and helping improve user experience.
- Gathering product feedback and translating agency needs into actionable recommendations for Product, Engineering and CX teams.
- Becoming an expert in RMX and supporting new feature testing and platform improvements.
- Supporting campaign operations, commercial processes and financial accuracy.
- Helping shape scalable processes, training materials and operating models for the wider rollout of RMX.
What we’re looking for: You'll bring:
- Strong retail media planning, buying and campaign management experience.
- Experience working with agency planning and buying teams.
- Excellent understanding of retail media propositions, formats, audiences and pricing models.
- Confidence advising planners and buyers on the best media opportunities.
- A commercial mindset with strong numerical and financial understanding.
- A passion for technology and curiosity about improving media buying through digital products.
- A calm, pragmatic approach to solving problems in fast-changing environments.
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.
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.
Benefits include:
- 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
- Summer & Winter conferences + year-round celebrations
- 4pm finishes every Friday
- Flexible and hybrid working
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Senior Media Manager employer: SMG
At SMG, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by offering a supportive work culture that values your skills and contributions. With flexible scheduling and the opportunity to make a real difference in the community through our partnerships with local housing charities, you will find meaningful and rewarding employment while enjoying opportunities for personal and professional growth in Gloucester.
