Strategic Partnership Manager

The Opportunity

Youre the kind of person who sees opportunity everywhereand knows exactly how to turn it into something meaningful.

Youre a relationship builder a strategic thinker and someone who knows how to bring the right partners to the table. Whether youre identifying new market opportunities negotiating win-win agreements or collaborating with marketing to bring offers to life you thrive on creating valuefor partners for the business and most importantly for our members.

Youre just as comfortable diving into data as you are building strong relationships. You know how to connect the dots between market insights member needs and business growthand youre always looking for ways to make the program stronger more relevant and more engaging.

Were looking for a Strategic Partnership Manager Member Rewards. Could it be you

The Team Youve Been Looking For
AMA is more than a workplace; its a family. Together we help protect the things that matter most to our more than one-million memberseverything from roadside safety to retail savings food security to childhood well-being. And with operations that span automotive registries travel insurance and more the opportunities to grow with us are almost limitless!

Building on a century of proud service in Alberta communities were passionate about making a meaningful difference in the places where we live and work. And that all begins with our people. As part of the AMA team youll enjoy:

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits
• Employer-paid retirement savings program
• Employee-exclusive discounts on travel insurance memberships and more
• Free travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family
• Ongoing professional development
• Flexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle

For us curiosity fuels innovation. We value people who are eager to explore new ideas and who are comfortable putting emerging technologies into practice. We see experience with AIpowered tools like ChatGPT Copilot and similar platforms as a real plus - especially when its used to work smarter increase efficiency and find better ways to get things done.

Who You Are

Youre equal parts strategist negotiator and relationship builder.

• You have a natural ability to build and maintain strong partnerships.
• Youre highly collaborative and know how to work across teams to get things done.
• Youre data-driven and use insights to guide decisions and uncover opportunities.
• Youre a strong communicatorwhether youre presenting negotiating or influencing.
• Youre organized self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.
• You stay on top of market trends and know how to translate them into action.

How Youll Make an Impact

Reporting to the Manager Membership Product & Rewards youll play a key role in growing and evolving AMAs Member Rewards program.

• Bridge strategy and execution across the Rewards program by deeply understanding AMAs broader association goals and translating them into high-impact partnership opportunities.
• Identify and prioritize initiatives with clear outcomes and recommend ways to deliver value through both new and existing partner relationships.
• Develop and execute strategies to drive partner acquisition and program growth including negotiating agreements with new and existing partners to align with strategic objectives.
• Build and manage strong relationships with partners to drive engagement and long-term success.
• Collaborate with marketing to bring offers to life through campaigns and member communications.
• Use data and market insights to identify trends target segments and optimize program performance including developing member personas and buying patterns to inform strategy.
• Deliver meaningful relevant offers that enhance member experience and loyalty.

What You Bring to the Table

• High school diploma with a minimum of 3 years of sales experience.
• Post-secondary education in Marketing Communications or Business is an asset.
• Experience in marketing affinity programs or partnership development is considered a strong asset.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage partner relationships.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of market dynamics.
• Experience using CRM tools and Microsoft Office applications

Belonging Matters Here
AMA is committed to providing an inclusive respectful and accessible environment. If you require an accommodation at any time during our recruitment process please contact . Well work with you to feel supported throughout your journey with us.

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WORK MODEL:

Hybrid

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1