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Job Type
Permanent
Category
Marketing
Business
Winstone Wallboards
Location
Auckland
Job Reference
44449
Posted Date
02-Sep-2026
Closing Date
02-Oct-2026

Description

Role: Market Manager – Specifiers & Commercial

For almost 100 years, we’ve been proud to help shape New Zealand. Every day, passionate and dedicated people come together as an industry to help build healthy, sustainable homes, creating a better future for all New Zealanders. GIB® Plasterboard is the number one choice by customers in New Zealand.  Our quality and reliable products, along with our unparalleled systems, service and support is what sets us apart. When you start with us, you will learn that we are all brought together by the passion we have for putting the customer at the heart of everything we do.               
                                                   
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Market Manager to lead our specifier and commercial market strategy. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future of how specifiers, architects, designers and commercial construction partners interact with Winstone Wallboards. You'll develop the vision, strategy and roadmap for our specifier offer, shaping the supporting digital platforms and customer experience that bring it to life. Through cross-functional leadership, and strong industry partnerships, you’ll help ensure GIB® remains the preferred choice for specifiers and the commercial construction sector

Key responsibilities include:
  • Developing and delivering the long-term vision and roadmap for the specifier experience
  • Leading major digital and website change initiatives, including future AI-enabled tools 
  • Managing and growing key commercial systems including Fire, Noise, Weatherline, Noisefloor and Shaftline 
  • Developing education, training and engagement programmes for specifiers 
  • Driving product, system and solution positioning within commercial construction markets 
  • Leading cross-functional project teams to bring new ideas and initiatives to market 
  • Supporting the development and communication of the GIB® sustainability offer 
  • Maintaining strong relationships with specifiers, developers, contractors, industry bodies and other key stakeholders.

About You
You are a commercially astute marketer or customer experience professional who thrives in technically complex environments. You've successfully led customer-focused projects, developed future-state visions and delivered meaningful change through collaboration and influence. You'll bring:
  • Experience developing customer journeys, customer experience programmes or digital customer solutions
  • Strong project leadership skills and the ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives
  • Experience working within commercial construction, building products, technical marketing or a related industry
  • Strong digital capability, including website development and emerging technologies
  • The ability to understand technical information and translate customer needs into practical solutions
  • Experience bringing new products, services or offers to market
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
  • A proactive, self-starting approach and a passion for delivering results 

Why Join Us:
As part of the Fletcher Building Group, you'll benefit from an Employee Education Fund for you and your dependants, generous parental leave, KiwiSaver contributions matched up to 4%, employee welfare support, a wide range of retail discounts, and the backing of a stable, inclusive business that genuinely invests in its people and their development. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and help shape the future of a market-leading brand, we'd love to hear from you.


Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.