Account Manager-SXSW Sydney
Sydney is hiring an experienced Account Manager to join the team responsible for managing sponsorship campaigns for SXSW Sydney, a conference, expo, and festival that explores the best in Music, Screen, Games, Technology, and Innovation.
* Key Responsibilities:
* Lead Partner Contact: Manage a portfolio of commercial partners and coordinate with internal teams to deliver sponsorship benefits.
* Project Management: Oversee campaigns from planning to execution, including processes, content, and admin support.
* Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with marketing, ticketing, events, and programming teams to deliver partner assets.
* Account Ownership: Own each partnership from contract signing through to delivery, including WIPs and reporting.
* Client Service & Multitasking: Balance multiple partners and priorities while delivering top-tier service.
* Event Support: Provide on-site support during event week, ensuring smooth execution and strong partner engagement.
Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you will require:
* 3+ years' account management experience in major events, festivals, or activations, with strong sponsorship and logistics know-how.
* Proven ability to manage multiple large-scale projects under tight deadlines.
* Experience handling high-volume accounts while delivering top-tier service across varied workstreams.
* Strong stakeholder management, including senior internal and external relationships.
* Confident problem-solver with a flexible, solutions-focused mindset.
* Skilled in tools like Monday.com and Microsoft Office for project and content management.
* Clear, effective communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
Benefits:
This role offers:
* A competitive salary package.
* The opportunity to work with a dynamic team in the live entertainment industry.
* Professional development opportunities to help you grow your career.
* A collaborative and supportive work environment.
About the Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Account Manager. If you have a passion for account management and a desire to work in the live entertainment industry, we would love to hear from you.