Account Manager, Partnerships - Rugby
Core
Manage a major global rugby partnership in Australia, connecting global plans with local activation and turning contractual assets into client brand opportunities.
Role type
Senior Account Manager, Sports Partnerships
Builds
Integrated partnership programmes for global rugby rights holders and client brands
Domain
Sports marketing and sponsorship activation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
sports partnerships management, sponsorship activation, rights and assets management, stakeholder relationship building, project timeline management, client presentation development
Preferred skills
direct rugby experience, global or regional team experience, working with athletes and sports talent, agency or brand background
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day management and activation of a major global rugby partnership; Build relationships with clients, rightsholders, tournament stakeholders and agency partners; Manage partnership rights and assets including usage planning and approvals; Coordinate sponsorship activation across ticketing, hospitality, brand integration, content and talent; Manage project timelines and workstreams across markets and time zones; Collaborate with strategy, creative, experiential, communications and talent specialists to deliver integrated programmes
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC
