Account Manager, Partnerships - Rugby
Core
Manage and activate a major global rugby partnership, serving as the on-the-ground resource in Australia to connect global strategy with local market needs.
Role type
Account Manager, Partnerships (Sports)
Builds
Integrated global partnership programs for a major rugby rightsholder
Domain
Sports marketing / Rugby
Required skills
Partnership management, Sponsorship activation, Property management, Stakeholder management, Project management, Client communication, Rights and assets management, Tournament coordination, Talent coordination, Market analysis
Preferred skills
Rugby experience, Experience with rugby talent/athletes, Experience with major sports properties, Experience working with athletes/ambassadors
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day activation of global rugby partnership; Build relationships with client, rightsholder, and agency stakeholders; Coordinate workstreams across ticketing, hospitality, brand integration, content, and talent; Translate contractual rights into activation opportunities; Support planning and delivery for major rugby tournaments; Manage project timelines and deliverables across multiple time zones; Liaise with tournament stakeholders for approvals and delivery; Support rugby talent and athlete-related workstreams including appearances and content; Monitor rugby and Australian sports landscape for opportunities; Support on-site tournament delivery as required.
Seniority
Mid-Senior (4-6+ years experience)