Account Manager - Podcast & Partnerships

About Rifle

Rifle is Australia's top sports sponsorship and podcast company, connecting brands with major sports creators, podcasts, talents, and communities spanning NRL, AFL, cricket, rugby, football, and motorsport. The company specializes in moving beyond traditional advertising to build genuine brand partnerships through authentic content and engaging experiences.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Account Manager to oversee and expand a portfolio of brand partnerships across podcast, social, and content platforms. This client-facing sales position involves developing and nurturing relationships with brands, agencies, and marketing decision-makers to identify and secure long-term commercial partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main daily contact for clients, establishing strong relationships and ensuring outstanding service.
• Lead campaign reporting, conduct reviews, and provide performance updates.
• Understand and fulfill client goals effectively.
• Manage the end-to-end coordination of podcast, social, content, and event campaigns from briefing to completion.
• Collaborate with creators, talent, and production teams to ensure timely delivery of campaign elements.
• Oversee timelines, approval processes, and campaign logistics.
• Monitor campaign outcomes and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Spot opportunities to upsell and extend current partnerships.
• Support the sales team with proposals, presentations, and campaign planning.
• Innovate new methods for clients to utilize Rifle's talent and content network.
• Keep accurate records of campaigns and client information.
• Coordinate invoicing and campaign settlements.
• Ensure all deliverables are tracked and fulfilled.

Candidate Requirements

• Between 2 and 5 years of experience in account management, partnerships, media, sponsorship, talent management, or agency settings.
• Excellent organization and project management capabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for relationship building.
• Commercially driven with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• A passion for sports, media, content creation, and culture.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time effectively.

Success Indicators

• Generate and secure new business opportunities.
• Achieve client renewals and growth in partnerships.
• Ensure campaigns are timely and meet high-quality standards.
• Create a positive experience for talent and clients alike.
• Proactively solve problems before escalation.
• Contribute to revenue growth while maintaining exceptional client service.