Analyst, Partnership Development & Solutions

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At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE) we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies spirits and communities united as one.

Were more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people boldly building the future of sport and entertainment together. We believe in the power of play the strength of collaboration and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch the hardwood to the digital arena were proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) the Toronto Raptors (NBA) Toronto FC (MLS) Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL) Raptors 905 (NBA G League) Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams and world-class entertainment to life at our iconic venues including Scotiabank Arena BMO Field Coca-Cola Coliseum Ford Performance Centre BMO Training Ground and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field we serve up elevated dining at e11even Real Sports and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club ScotiaClub and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009 weve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and were just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role everyone belongs and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So if youre ready to play with purpose grow with passion and win as one wed love to have you on our team.

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective transferable skills and lived experience may be exactly what were looking for. **

Job Description

MLSE is looking for asalesAnalystwith a passion for problem-solving and thinking outside of the box to join thePartnership Development & Solutionsteam. ThePartnership Development & Solutionsteamisresponsible for supporting the growth of the Global Partnerships business discovering opportunities for growth aligned with our objectives and organizational purpose and supporting new business development goals with a proactive and thoughtful lens. Reporting to theDirector Global Partnerships this role will focus driving sponsorship revenue and unlocking new opportunities for all of MLSEs sports properties including acting as the commercial lead for organizational initiatives to build and execute our go-to-market approach.

We are looking for candidates who are excited about discovering new opportunities are comfortable with ambiguity and are eager for a challenge. The ideal candidate will be a creative energetic and organized thought leader capable of leveraging research and insights to build integrated partnership models and executive-facing strategic frameworks. The ideal candidate is constantly curious creative and organized thought leader capable of multitasking evaluating new opportunities communicating key insights with an executive tone and liaising with senior internal and external stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• SupportGlobal Partnerships sales strategy fornew organizational initiatives eventsprogramsand sellable assets.

• Proactivelyidentifynew revenue-driving opportunities.

• Act as support for thehighest value assets (e.g. uniform entitlements) buildinggo-to-market approach in collaboration with Partnership Development and Partnership Marketing teams.

• Strategic lead for signature renewals and marquee new business projects tied to complex or high-yield categories.

• Lead the development of external-facing partnership documents includingpresentations/decks andnew business proposals.

• Identifyandcommunicatekey market insights to inform go-to-market plans for business development and new assets.

• Stay current on industry trends and effectively shares implications with the broader team including business strategy trends audience / fan insights marketing and sponsorship leading practices connectivity to competitors and global leading practices etc.

• Develop a deep and thorough understanding ofpartnership business (including short / long term vision strategic pillars and associated financial results and/or projections) andhelpscraftexecutivefacing materials at major business milestones.

• Stay current on developments and business/marketing trendswithin key categoriesas well as onindustry trends and effectivelyshare insights and best practices especially around sports events and sponsorship marketing.

• Build andfostertrustedrelationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Participate in prospective partner presentation meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma preferably in a business-related discipline.

• 1-3years of related and meaningful experience in a marketing strategysalesor consulting role.

• Experienceleading projects frominsightsgeneration to completion.

• Solid comprehension of marketing business developmentpartnershipsand research fundamentals

• Ability toprovidestrategic insight thought leadership and clear communication (written and verbal) to internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent deck buildingpresentationand public speakingskills.

• Excellent time and project management skills.

• Ability to build andmaintainprofessional relationships both internally and externally.

• Proven to be inclusive and empathetic within a teamenvironment;youseekto understand othersperspectivesandincorporate that into your approach.

• Able tooperatein an ambiguous and fluid environment.

• Ability to perform well under pressure and handle multiple priorities at the same time.

• A positive winning approach incorporating integrityconfidentialityand discretion.

• Availability on occasional evenings and weekends as needed due to the nature of our event management business.

Please apply by: Monday July 13.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

$60000 - 85000

Bonus vacation competitive benefits and many exciting perks are also included.

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Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 60000 - 85000