General Manager, Trainline Media

About the role

The General Manager for Trainline Media will lead the growth and operational strategy of the company's emerging media division. This role involves setting the business direction, managing revenue targets, and building a high-performing team across sales, advertising operations, and strategy. The successful candidate will balance commercial growth with operational effectiveness while representing the brand within the media and advertising industry.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction for Trainline Media, shaping its proposition, target market and growth priorities.
• Take ownership of Trainline Media's revenue targets, working with senior stakeholders to align its goals with wider business priorities.
• Partner with colleagues across Product, Data, PR and Marketing to develop the proposition and bring it to market.
• Represent Trainline Media externally, building awareness and credibility with the media and advertising buying community.
• Lead and grow a team of more than ten people across sales, advertising operations, client success and strategy.
• Design the operating model, processes and measures needed to scale the business, including client delivery and billing.
• Balance commercial growth with operational effectiveness, so the function delivers sustainably as it grows.

Required skills

• Commercial
• Media strategy
• Advertising operations
• Team leadership
• Revenue management
• Stakeholder management

Nice to have

• Performance media
• Data tools
• AI tools

Benefits

• Private healthcare
• Dental insurance
• Work from abroad policy
• Share purchase plans
• EV Scheme
• Extra festive time off
• Family-friendly benefits
• Personal learning budget

About the Company

Trainline is Europe’s leading independent rail platform, helping millions of travellers find and book the best-value rail and coach journeys. The company is committed to empowering greener travel choices and creating a positive impact for customers, the business, and the planet.