Account Manager, Global Partnerships

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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

Weare lookingfor a client-centric partnership marketer with a passion for sports and culture to join the Global Partnerships team. Reporting to the Manager Global Partnerships this role will focus on the strategic building and execution of sport marketing partnerships for some of the worlds leading and emerging brands. Our group is known for producing award winning marketing programs that raise the bar of creativity and strategic delivery. With an integrated marketing approach the ideal candidate will be a creativeenergeticand organized thought leader driven to deliver breakthrough and compelling multi-platform marketing solutions that are rooted in the sports and culture space that deliver for our fans and the key marketingobjectivesfor our partners. If you aretruly interestedin creatingimpactthrough marketing in sports we want to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead a portfolio of integrated partnerships with minimal supervision; build strong and trusted business relationships with senior clients through regular and proactive contact continuallyseekingto elevate the partnership.

• Build and execute creative integrated marketing solutions that deliver against partnerobjectivesand drive affinity for our teams in the marketplace.

• Stay current with allfacetsof the dynamic marketing mix including digital social media experiential print and broadcast; equipped with creativity and innovative ideas.

• Utilize data to drive decision-making for program optimization and develop detailed post-mortems on programs and year-end reports.

• Provides thought leadership to partners during the ideation phase and throughout delivery; sells through creative thinking by appealing to reason and connecting the work back to strategy.

• Develop a deep and thorough understanding of the partners business and competitive environment to continuallydeliver againstbusinessobjectivesfor both the partner and MLSE.

• Develop lead and be accountable for individual partner budgets with monthly and year-end reporting requirements.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to fulfill responsibilities shareinformationand execute activations.

• Proactivelyidentifiesand manages critical issues;demonstratesresilience and adapts to evolving plans and strategies; where conflicting issues on partnerships arise able to find solutions along with the internal team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma within a business-related discipline preferred.

• 4-6years of proven related and meaningful experience in marketing strategy and/or partnership marketing.

• Solid comprehension of general marketing and partnership principles and a mindset for client service.

• Experience inmanaging others with an inclusive and empathetic mindset.

• Experience developing and managing budgets.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills comfortable with public speaking.

• Ability to build andmaintainprofessional relationships both internally and externally.

• Creative self-starter motivated by results and alert to change.

• Ability to see the big picture and strategize accordingly.

• Shown to perform well under pressure; handle multiple priorities at the same time.

• Available to work evenings and weekends as/ when applicable this is the sports and entertainment business after all.

Please note:

• apply byMonday August 10 at 9:00 am.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

$65000 - 69000 per year

Bonus vacation competitive benefits and many excitingperksare also included.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 65000 - 69000