Brand Partnerships Manager

Join to apply for the Brand Partnerships Manager role at WPP Media . Explore your future with WPP Media. If this role isn’t 100% aligned, apply anyway and we’ll add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions across our brands. Join us and be at the heart of the action, shaping unforgettable brand stories within the dynamic Australian sports and entertainment landscape Open Era by WPP Media Open Era is a world‑class partnership between WPP Media and Suncorp, one of Australia’s largest and most iconic insurance groups. This bespoke agency model brings together the best minds, tools, and technologies to shape the next chapter of growth – powered by openness, intelligence, and orchestration. We’re building a team that thrives on: Openness: To change, to collaboration, to accountability. World‑Class Standards: Delivering the best work from Australia, for Suncorp. True Partnership: Working with transparency and healthy tension – we challenge for better every time. Growth Mindset: Focused on outcomes, performance, and policy impact. Future Focus: Never complacent, always evolving to meet what’s next. Why Join Open Era? You’ll be part of a dedicated, unified team structured to flex with Suncorp’s diverse brand portfolio, including household names like AAMI, GIO, Suncorp, Shannons, Apia, and Vero. These brands are not only leaders in insurance – they’re leaders in creativity, ingenuity, and customer connection. Working on Suncorp means: High‑impact creativity: From sport and entertainment partnerships to bold brand storytelling, Suncorp pushes the boundaries of what insurance marketing can be. Performance and brand media excellence: A dual focus on driving ROI and building long‑term brand equity. Customer experience at the core: Every touchpoint matters – across owned, earned, paid, and shared media. Integrated media innovation: Collaborating across data, tech, and content to deliver seamless, effective campaigns. Embedded Expertise Across the Team Data & Analytics – Translating complexity into clarity. Technology & AI – Accelerating ambition through innovation. OESP Connections Planning – architecting brand ecosystems to deliver brand and performance goals. Performance Planning – Driving measurable results and strategic growth. Media Activation – sweating every detail of a media execution to optimise for the growth potential. Sports & Entertainment – Shaping how Suncorp brands connect with Australians through iconic moments in sport and entertainment. About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com. At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. The Role Location: Sydney Lead the Charge: You’ll be the driving force behind our clients’ biggest brand and media partnerships in the electrifying world of sports and entertainment. Bring Ideas to Life: Flex your project management and production muscles, taking ambitious creative campaigns from a brilliant idea to a flawless reality. Be the Ultimate Connector: Build rock‑solid relationships with top‑tier clients, key media players, and our internal teams of creative geniuses. Master the Game Plan: Take command of the details, expertly managing budgets, timelines, and logistics to deliver exceptional results every time. Stay Ahead of the Curve: Keep your finger on the pulse of culture, using the latest trends to inspire award‑winning work that gets everyone talking. Ideal Skills And Experience You’ll thrive in this role if you are a natural connector with a flair for creativity, and you get a buzz from bringing ambitious sports and entertainment partnerships from the drawing board to the main event. We’re also looking for: Project Management Superstar: You have proven experience in project management and/or production, with a real passion for seeing a complex plan come together. A Creative Spark: You possess a natural creative flair and a deep understanding of how culture shapes brands, turning powerful insights into incredible impact. Relationship Expert: Building connections is your superpower; you can inspire a team, earn a client’s trust, and collaborate seamlessly with anyone. Commercially Savvy: You have sharp commercial acumen, with a knack for managing budgets, negotiating deals, and spotting new opportunities for growth. Passion & Proactivity: You’re an energetic, hands‑on team player who loves to solve problems, celebrates the wins, and brings passion to every project. Life At WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in‑office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We believe the best work happens when we’re together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That’s why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide. What We Offer We offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise. Our office is based in Barangaroo, offering beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends. We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program. Our Commitment We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don’t apply for roles if they don’t meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we’d love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants. Please read our Privacy Notice for more information on how we process the information you provide. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development and Sales Industries Advertising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr