Account Manager, Partnerships
Core
Manage and activate a major global rugby partnership, serving as a key on-the-ground resource in Australia to connect global strategy with local market needs.
Role type
Account Manager, Partnerships
Builds
Integrated global partnership programs for a major rugby rightsholder
Domain
Sports marketing and partnerships (Rugby)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Partnership management, sponsorship activation, property management, stakeholder management, project management, rights and assets management, client communication, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Rugby experience, experience working with athletes or ambassadors, talent rights management, tournament planning
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day management and activation of the partnership; build relationships with client, rightsholder, and agency stakeholders; manage rights, assets, usage planning, and approvals; coordinate workstreams across ticketing, hospitality, brand integration, and content; support tournament-time and on-site delivery; translate contractual rights into activation opportunities; develop client-ready recommendations and presentations.
Seniority
Mid-level (4–6+ years experience)