Senior Client Executive – Events

SMG

. Lead the end-to-end delivery of selected Co-creation campaigns for Co-op supplier clients .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomSenior💰 £33,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in campaign delivery and media planning, with a strong focus on stakeholder management and insight-led content creation. Proficient in budgeting, forecasting, and commercial tracking within the FMCG and retail media landscape.

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Campaign DeliveryMedia PlanningStakeholder ManagementBudgetingProblem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Campaign DeliveryMedia PlanningDigital MediaBudgetingForecastingCommercial TrackingE-CommerceSocial MediaRetail MediaAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Creative ThinkingStrategic ThinkingOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Excel

Industry Keywords

FMCGConvenience RetailRetail Media LandscapeCo-CreationEvent Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end delivery of selected Co-creation campaigns for Co-op supplier clients
Create insight-led supplier-facing event packs to drive CMN Event investment
Lead relationships with Co-op legal, charity, Academies, policy and seasonal planning stakeholders
Support delivery and implementation of the 2027 CMN Festivals proposition across Co-op stores and festival pop-up stores
Identify new media opportunities across Events and Co-creation and coordinate with print and Co-op partners
Support commercial tracking, budgeting and forecasting
Own campaign briefing, bookings, asset management, approvals, trackers, documentation and performance data
Build relationships with supplier clients, Co-op stakeholders and partners; provide updates and contribute to planning sessions and presentations
Identify delivery risks, solve problems and improve team processes, templates and ways of working
Support and guide a junior team member through check-ins, feedback and coaching

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in campaign delivery, media planning, digital media or a similar client-facing role
Good understanding of digital channels, including e-commerce, social and retail media platforms
Strong creative and strategic thinking, with the ability to balance client and retailer priorities
Confidence in creating supplier- and retailer-facing materials with strong insight-led content and media recommendations
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Excellent attention to detail across campaign setup, assets, commercial tracking 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
Commercial awareness and an understanding of campaign performance drivers
Experience with Excel, budgeting or forecasting is desirable
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment
Interest in FMCG, convenience retail and the evolving retail media landscape
Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

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