Client Partner

What's the role?

We are seeking a driven and creative Client Partner to join our retail team, dedicated to one of our largest key clients. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact, building a deep and meaningful partnership to understand their business at its core. You’ll be responsible for bringing fun and innovative campaigns to life, leveraging Australia’s premier media platforms to deliver exceptional results.

As the lead Client Partner for this key account, you will drive the strategic direction of the partnership, ensuring our marketing solutions across digital, content, and print perfectly align with the client’s vision. You will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to champion the client’s brand and deliver integrated solutions that push creative boundaries in the retail space.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of contact and trusted advisor for a major retail key client.
• Lead the end-to-end execution of engaging and high-impact retail campaigns.
• Foster a deep partnership by consistently identifying opportunities to add value to the client’s business.
• Collaborate with internal creative and product teams to translate client needs into "fun" and effective media strategies.
• Oversee revenue growth and strategy across digital and print channels for the dedicated account.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with client objectives and showcase the unique benefits of our solutions.
• Track and analyse sales metrics and KPIs, including revenue targets, conversion rates, pipeline activity and forecasting.
• Utilise data-driven insights to optimise sales strategies and drive continuous improvement.

Who are you?

• Proven experience in senior account management or client-side marketing within the retail sector.
• A passion for retail and a flair for bringing creative, fun campaign concepts to life.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on building long-term, deep professional partnerships.
• Strategic thinker who enjoys being the go-to person for complex client solutions.
• Commercial mindset, with a proactive approach to identifying and seizing opportunities for growth.
• Demonstrated experience in managing client accounts, including relationship building, contract negotiation, and account growth strategies.
• Able to identify market opportunities and develop innovative sales strategies to help drive revenue growth.
• Understanding of the industry and market trends.
• Ability to think strategically and develop account plans to achieve sales targets and drive business growth.
• Experience in account planning and execution is beneficial.
• Ability to understand client requirements, identify pain points, and propose effective solutions

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

In February 2025, News Corp Australia's National Client Partnerships Team was named Sales Team of the Year at the 2024 AdNews Agency of the Year Awards. This prestigious award is testament to the dedication, passion, and innovation that drive our talented team of Client Partnership professionals.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here . In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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Client Partnerships