General Manager – Market Media

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At The Warehouse Group, the General Manager, Market Media will own the end-to-end performance of Market Media, set the long-term vision, drive revenue growth and profitability, and guide the evolution of advertising products, data capabilities, and platforms. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team, strengthen relationships with advertisers, agencies and strategic partners, and partner across Marketing, Digital, Technology, Merchandise and Finance to maximise value for customers and suppliers. To apply effectively, showcase proven P&L ownership in retail or digital media, a track record of growing multi-disciplinary teams, and strong executive stakeholder management. Demonstrate strategic thinking with delivery focus, a customer mindset, and readiness for a fast-moving, on-site Auckland environment.

Company Description

At The Warehouse Group, we're helping shape the future of retail in New Zealand. With some of Aotearoa's most recognised retail brands and millions of customer interactions every year.

Our Market Media business is redefining how brands connect with customers by combining powerful first-party data, extensive retail reach, and innovative advertising solutions. As we continue to grow this capability, we're looking for an exceptional commercial leader to take Market Media into its next phase of growth.

Job Description

This is a rare opportunity to lead and scale a high-growth retail media business.

As the General Manager – Market Media you will be accountable for the end-to-end performance of the Market Media business, shaping strategy, driving commercial outcomes and growth of the Market Media business, and ensuring the successful delivery of our product, platform and service roadmap.

Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer, you'll lead a talented team and play a pivotal role in strengthening our position as one of New Zealand's leading retail media networks.

You'll be responsible for:

• Setting the long-term vision and growth strategy for Market Media
• Leading commercial performance, revenue growth and profitability - identify and unlock new revenue streams across media products, data, and partnerships
• Building and maintaining senior relationships with advertisers, agencies and strategic partners
• Guiding the evolution of our advertising products, platforms and data capabilities
• Creating a high-performing, customer-focused and commercially driven culture
• Partnering across Marketing, Digital, Technology, Merchandise and Finance to maximise value creation for customers and supplier partners alike.

Success in this role will come from balancing strategic thinking with commercial execution, while creating an environment where innovation, collaboration and accountability thrive.

Qualifications

We're looking for a seasoned commercial leader with a strong track record in retail media, digital media, advertising, AdTech or a closely related industry.

You will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience in a complex commercial environment
• Proven success owning and delivering P&L performance
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across sales, product and/or platform functions
• Deep understanding of media, advertising and data-driven customer solutions
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing capability at Executive and Board level
• The ability to operate strategically while maintaining a strong focus on delivery and results.
• The ability to work well and lead the team in a fast-moving business

You'll also embody the leadership qualities that define success at TWG - being humble, hungry and smart, with a strong customer mindset and passion for building high-performing teams.

Additional Information

At The Warehouse Group, you'll be part of a business that's continuously evolving and investing in the future. This role offers the opportunity to lead a strategically important growth business, work alongside talented leaders, and make a significant impact on the future of retail in New Zealand.

We offer a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovation is encouraged, leadership is valued, and great ideas can become reality. If you're excited by the opportunity to shape the future of retail media and drive meaningful commercial growth, we'd love to hear from you.