Account Manager, Partnerships - Rugby

Publicis Groupe; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

160over90, part of Publicis Groupe, is seeking an Account Manager, Sports Partnerships in Sydney to connect global partnership plans with local activation in Australia. You’ll work across sponsorships, activation, and rights management, turning assets into programmes that support client objectives.

Reporting to a Senior Account Manager in London, you’ll collaborate with client teams and rightsholders across international markets, with travel as needed and a focus on delivering integrated

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in sports partnerships, sponsorship activation or partnership marketing, ideally 4–6+ years.
• Experience managing rights, assets and activation workstreams from planning through delivery.
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship skills with clear communication.
• Collaborative, proactive approach with attention to detail and good judgement.
• Ability to collaborate across international time zones and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management and activation of a major global rugby partnership in Australia.
• Build relationships with clients, rights holders and agency partners to align global plans with local needs.
• Manage rights and assets, including planning, approvals, deadlines, tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate activation across ticketing, hospitality, brand integration, content and talent.
• Prepare client presentations, status updates and post-activation recaps across markets.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, experiential, communications and talent teams for integrated programmes.

Skills

Sports partnerships

Sponsorship activation

Account management

Client relationship management

Global to local coordination

Job description

Company description

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With over 600 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of Publicis Groupe. Follow our story at 160over90.com

Overview

Help bring a major global rugby partnership to life. Join 160over90’s Sydney team as an Account Manager, Sports Partnerships, connecting global partnership plans with local activation in Australia.

You’ll work across sports sponsorship, partnership marketing and rights management, helping turn contractual assets into activations that support client brand and business objectives. Reporting to a Senior Account Manager based in London, you’ll collaborate with client, agency and rightsholder teams across international markets and time zones.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

• Support the day-to-day management and activation of a major global rugby partnership, acting as a key on-the-ground contact in Australia.
• Build relationships with clients, rightsholders, tournament stakeholders and agency partners, keeping global plans aligned with local market needs.
• Manage partnership rights and assets, including usage planning, approvals, deadlines, tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate sponsorship activation across ticketing, hospitality, brand integration, content and talent, translating contractual rights into relevant opportunities.
• Manage project timelines and assigned workstreams across markets and time zones; prepare client presentations, recommendations, status updates and post-activation recaps.
• Collaborate with strategy, creative, experiential, communications and talent specialists to deliver integrated partnership programmes.
• Support tournament planning and on-site delivery, including athlete and ambassador activity where relevant, and identify opportunities across rugby and Australian sport and culture.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Relevant experience in sports partnerships, sponsorship activation, property management or partnership marketing, ideally 4–6+ years. We’re interested in the skills and experience you bring, including those gained through a non-linear career path.
• Experience managing partnership rights, assets and activation workstreams from planning through delivery, with an understanding of rugby or major sports properties.
• Client and stakeholder relationship skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, develop client-facing materials and coordinate multiple priorities.
• A collaborative, proactive approach, attention to detail and judgement about when to seek senior guidance.
• Ability to collaborate across international time zones, including with London-based colleagues, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for tournaments and activations.

Experience that sets you apart

Direct rugby experience is strongly