Account Manager - Data Suppliers

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description:

In this role, you will serve as a Data Partnerships Manager within our Data Acquisition team, playing an integral role in the end-to-end acquisition, management, and sustainability of Cotality’s data supply network. You will strategically develop and nurture relationships with both traditional and emerging data providers, acting as the vital link between external suppliers and cross-functional internal teams to ensure critical data assets are secured and commercial, technical, and governance requirements are seamlessly met.

You will operate with commercial acumen, resilience and strong problem-solving skills, hitting the ground running to research new datasets, negotiate supplier agreements, and champion data quality and service-level performance. Partnering closely with teams across Data, Product, Engineering, and Legal, you will translate product requirements into high-value data partnerships, drive cost efficiencies, and secure the foundational intelligence that powers the property ecosystem.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Data Acquisition & Strategic Sourcing: Research, identify, and source new data opportunities from both traditional and emerging data providers to meet evolving business and product needs.
• Dataset Evaluation & Recommendation: Assess incoming datasets and provide structured recommendations on their commercial value, suitability, and strategic alignment with product roadmaps.
• Commercial Negotiation & Contract Administration: Negotiate, execute, and administer supplier agreements, ensuring all commercial, technical, legal, and data governance standards are strictly achieved.
• Supplier Performance & Quality Monitoring: Track supplier performance and contractual obligations, proactively managing SLAs, data quality benchmarks, pricing, and invoicing.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Build effective working relationships across Data, Product, Engineering, Legal, and senior leadership to align data acquisition priorities with broader organisational goals.
• Issue Resolution & Operational Efficiency: Serve as the primary escalation point to coordinate, triage, and resolve data supply and operational issues, while continuously identifying opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.

Job Qualifications:

What You’ll Bring:

• Commercial & Supplier Management Experience: 3+ years of experience in account management, supplier management, contract negotiation, or a related commercial relationship-focused role.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive problem-solving capabilities and adaptability to navigate complex challenges, manage competing priorities, and drive issues to resolution.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships across diverse internal departments and external vendor networks.

• In addition to modern offices across Australia and New Zealand, our hybrid working model provides you with the opportunity for flexible working conditions that work best for you and the business;
• 10 half days of Wellbeing leave each year to help you recharge and access to our Employee Assistance Program;
• $600 AUD annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear and more;
• Generous Parental leave offering, $750 AUD in Baby Bucks and our peer recognition turned into rewards program - Bravo!
• Free subscription to the Calm app as well as other mindfulness tools, online health and nutrition courses;
• Complimentary access to Australia’s most comprehensive property research platforms including RP Data and exclusive employee-only market updates and access to the industry’s best property experts;
• Two community and volunteer leave days each year to support meaningful causes and our charity partners.

Cotality's Diversity Commitment:

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Research suggests some candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply!

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage women and underrepresented groups to apply.

Cotality is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. ​ We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:​

Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug-free workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.  ​

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