Role: Marketing Manager
About the Role
If you’re a seasoned marketing professional ready to make an impact, Lightingplus has an exceptional leadership opportunity for you. Step into a new role where your expertise will be truly valued – leading a small, dynamic team and shaping the marketing strategy for a 100% New Zealand-owned business passionate about lighting our customers’ living spaces.
At Lightingplus, our people are our biggest asset. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where fresh ideas are always welcome, and we are looking for a leader who will actively champion and nurture this environment.
We are seeking a dynamic Marketing Manager to lead our efforts in New Zealand. Reporting directly to the General Manager this role involves developing innovative strategies, managing impactful campaigns, and driving brand awareness. The ideal candidate will have a passion for marketing and a desire to make a significant impact within our organisation.
Key Responsibilities
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E-Com Optimisation: Collaborate with web teams and ERP teams to optimise the customer journey and grow online sales.
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Campaign Management: Manage and optimise marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, and streaming.
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In-Store Branding: Manage in-store point-of-sale (POS) visuals, signage, displays, and merchandising to align with brand strategy.
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Analytics & ROI: Monitor and analyse campaign performance metrics to inform future strategies and report on ROI.
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Budget Ownership: Manage and allocate the annual marketing budget, ensuring maximum efficiency and commercial return.
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Search Performance: Manage and constantly review SEO,SEM and Google Analytics and Merchant Centre performance.
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Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a small, agile in-house design and website team to foster creativity and efficient workflow.
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External Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact for external partners, including digital performance agencies and web developers.
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Store Network Support: Collaborate with regional store teams to ensure national campaigns translate seamlessly into local brick-and-mortar execution.
What You’ll Bring (Qualifications)
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NZ Retail Baseline: 4+ years of marketing experience, ideally within a multi-site New Zealand retail network, home goods sector, or interior design.
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Leadership Track Record: 1–2 years of experience managing, coaching, or leading direct reports within a creative or marketing environment.
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Vendor Management: Demonstrated success managing external creative agencies and performance marketing partners.
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Platform Proficiency: Hands-on experience with e-commerce platforms, Meta Ads Manager, Google Analytics, spreadsheet data analysis, and email suites.
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Forward-Thinking & AI Adopter: A creative, strategic thinker who looks beyond standard retail playbooks. You are an early adopter of emerging technologies like AI tools, using them to optimize workflows, spark creativity, and develop modern, future-focused marketing solutions.
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Commercial Mindset: Demonstrated experience in managing marketing budgets and taking accountability for commercial outcomes.
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Creative Outlook: A creative thinker with a passion for developing innovative, forward-thinking marketing solutions.
This role is working:
– 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
– Based in the Auckland Support Centre
If this sounds like the opportunity you are looking for to advance your career, take the next step and apply now!
