Partnerships Account Manager | Melbourne-VIC

Job Description

OMD

Partnerships Account Manager

• Melbourne
• Full time Permanent
• Reporting to Account Director

Why OMD?

• Access to top tier clients and complex business challenges
• Continuous development through our mixed learning approach
• All the tools, equipment and mentors you need to be successful in your role
• Our organisation encourages diversity, supports charities and environmental initiatives
• We encourage and fully support flexible working
• Parental leave
• Fun social events - Annual ski trips

The Opportunity

A unique opportunity to join Create Melbourne! An incredible role in the Partnerships pillar, this AM will lead implementation of the Coles AFL partnership, Belong x Sydney Sixers, and lead responses that champion content and creativity across Vic Gov, Simplot, Mazda and others.

• Lead project management with support from your team, ensuring best-in-class delivery across campaigns.
• Act as a trusted client advisor, managing expectations, solving issues, and confidently presenting work.
• Drive strategic, creative, and tactical responses, including partnership development and execution.
• Lead and contribute to client/media meetings, workshops, brainstorms, and planning sessions.
• Provide clear, concise communication to clients with informed points of view where relevant.
• Own finance processes, monitor project hours, manage scope, and negotiate effectively with partners.
• Support OMD Create's marketing initiatives and collaborate with other SBUs to unlock cross-sell opportunities.

About you

• 3-5 years experience needed with a keen interest in partnerships, experiential activations and branded content.
• The Partnerships Manager supports the entire Partnerships team at all stages of the sponsorship life cycle.
• The Create team and the Partnerships pillar looks for motivated and high-performing team members who also embody the following characteristics:
• Active and engaged
• Forward thinking
• Possesses a growth mindset
• Solutions-focused
• Emotionally intelligent
• Curious thinker 

Next steps?

Does this opportunity feel like the perfect fit for you? Don't hesitate—apply today!

If you have any questions or would like a confidential discussion about the role, our dedicated Talent team is here to assist and eager to hear from you.

We take pride in being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, fostering a workplace where diversity and inclusion thrive. Regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, or any other characteristic, we welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Should you require any support or accessibility accommodations during the application process, please inform us at the time of your application. Your privacy is important to us, and all personal information will be handled in accordance with relevant privacy legislation. Now is your time—show us what you can bring to the table!