Client Lead, Retail at Bauer Media Outdoor UK | London, UK

Bauer Media Outdoor UK

Client Lead, Retail

London, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the Retail category strategy, turning market insights into commercial growth while shaping partner relationships and major pitches.

Strategy & Growth: Define the Retail category direction and translate insights into growth opportunities.
Client Leadership: Build top advertiser relationships and lead collaborative, workshop-driven plans.
Commercial Delivery: Drive major pitches and cross-team opportunities to unlock value for retail brands.

Job Description

Strategy & Growth: Define and help lead the Retail category strategy; identify trends, opportunities and challenges; and turn insights into commercial solutions that drive growth
Client leadership: Build and grow relationships with top retail advertisers; create bespoke account plans and lead immersive Playground sessions/workshops
Commercial Delivery: Active involvement in major pitches and proactive opportunities; collaboration with BMO teams (+ Audio/Publishing teams where applicable)
Thought Leadership: Position yourself as a trusted advisor; showcase BMO Thought Leadership content and events with clients to position BMO as a key media partner for retail brands
Operational Excellence: Maintain and optimise Salesforce CRM.
Expert knowledge of the Retail sector (ideally with experience in Retail Media)
Established relationships with key retail advertisers and agency partners
Extensive experience in media (agency, media owner, or client-side)
Proven track record of influencing media investment and unlocking new commercial opportunities
Strong strategic thinker, able to go beyond the brief and see the bigger commercial picture
Exceptional presentation skills, both written and verbal
Commercially driven, with a focus on delivering strong, measurable outcomes
Collaborative team player who builds effective internal and external relationships
Competitive Salary + Quarterly Incentive Scheme
Flexible working (generally 3 days in our office and 2 days at home)
25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
2 paid volunteering days each year to support a charity or because that matters to you
Company Pension Scheme matched at 5% or 8%
Healthcare Cash Plan
Life Insurance and group income protection scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Travel/Season ticket loans and a whole host of discounts across 100s of retailers

Bauer Media Outdoor UK

Bauer Media Outdoor UK is one of the UK’s largest Out of Home media and infrastructure companies, operating more than 33,000 advertising sites nationwide and employing 600+ people in 14 locations. Our mission is To Create the Future of Media, transforming our estate to the benefit of all our stakeholders, through data-driven innovations and infrastructure. Our purpose is to provide both A Platform for Brands & A Platform for Good, delivering on advertisers’ media objectives whilst having a positive impact on the world around us.

Founded in 1979

London, England, GBR

486 employees (56 in marketing)

www.bauermediaoutdoor.com