Managing Director

Are you our new Managing Director, Australia?
AudienceProject is looking for a Managing Director, Australia, based in Sydney, to lead our newly established Australian business and support our continued international growth.
Are you an experienced commercial leader with a strong network across the Australian media and advertising industry? And are you motivated by the opportunity to build a business, develop a high-performing team and help shape the future of cross-media measurement in Australia? Then, we have an opportunity for a career in a fast-growing scale-up with 100+ employees that collaborates directly with companies such as Heineken, L’Oreal, LVMH, Omnicom Media, Publicis Media, WPP Media, Amazon, Google, Netflix, Foxtel Media, RTL and Warner Bros. Discovery.
AudienceProject is a leader in independent cross-media measurement, enabling advertisers, media owners and the industry to trust, prove and improve advertising outcomes through a scalable SaaS platform.
We have recently announced our entry into Australia through a collaboration with the Video Futures Collective (VFC), which will become our launch customer in the market. Together, we are introducing Australia’s first independent cross-media audience measurement solution, expected to go live across participating VFC members from early 2027.
As part of this expansion, we are now looking for a Managing Director, Australia, to build our local presence, lead our commercial strategy and establish AudienceProject as a trusted partner to advertisers, agencies, media owners and the broader industry.
What you will do
Reporting directly to our CEO, you will be responsible for the commercial success of AudienceProject in Australia and for building and leading our local team.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Develop and execute the Australian market strategy in line with AudienceProject’s overall business objectivesOwn commercial performance and drive new business and account growthRecruit, lead and develop the local Australian teamBuild strong relationships with key advertisers, agencies, media owners and industry organisationsLead a limited number of strategically important customer and partner relationshipsUse your network and market knowledge to create new commercial opportunitiesRepresent AudienceProject at industry events, customer meetings and in the mediaWork closely with Marketing on events, thought leadership and trade marketing initiativesAct as the eyes and ears of AudienceProject in Australia, sharing relevant market trends, customer needs and industry developments across the organisationEnsure strong customer satisfaction and professional engagement with customers and partners
Who you are
We are looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial commercial leader who understands the Australian media and advertising ecosystem and combines strategic thinking with the willingness to lead from the front.
You bring:
At least 10 years of relevant commercial, sales and leadership experience within media, measurement, ad tech, analytics, research or consultingDeep understanding of how audience measurement drives business outcomesStrong knowledge of the Australian advertising and media ecosystemAn established network across advertisers, agencies, media owners and industry organisationsProven experience in developing commercial strategies and delivering revenue growthExperience leading, coaching and developing teamsStrong relationship-building, communication and presentation skillsThe confidence to represent AudienceProject externally and engage with senior industry stakeholdersA proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with the tenacity to identify and pursue new opportunitiesA university degree or similar level of academic achievementAn inclusive, empathetic and authentic leadership style
Most importantly, you combine brains, heart and guts: the strategic ability to understand a complex market, the empathy to inspire people and build trusted relationships, and the determination to create commercial momentum.
What we offer
A unique career opportunity in a fast-growing scale-up full of curious, intelligent and creative people where you can grow as we grow our company.
You will also have the opportunity to take a leading role in establishing AudienceProject in a new market at an important moment for the Australian media industry.
Competitive salary packageHome internet paidCentral Sydney officeHybrid work modelInternational environmentFriendly, supportive and helpful colleagues Innovative and market-leading products and servicesWorking directly with some of the most modern and successful companies of our timeMentorship from thought leaders in the industry
Send us your application
If you can see yourself in the above and want to build and lead the Australian business for a leading SaaS company, we want to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Kristina Kidmose at kristina.kidmose@audienceproject.com.
We invite candidates for interviews on an ongoing basis, so please don’t hesitate to send your application.
The deadline for applications is 13 September, 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application!