Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one .
We’re 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, we’re 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, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities - and we’re 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 you’re ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MLSE is looking for an Associate Analyst with a passion for creativity and thinking outside of the box to join the Revenue Strategy team within Global Partnerships . The Revenue Strategy team is responsible 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 the Strategist, Global Partnerships this role will focus driving sponsorship revenue and unlocking new opportunities for all of MLSE’s sports properties. The ideal candidate will be a creative, energetic and organized thought leader capable of researching, evaluating, and communicating key insights that will drive our business. We are looking for candidates who are excited about discovering new opportunities, are comfortable with ambiguity, and are eager for a challenge.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in a business-related discipline
• Solid comprehension of marketing, business development, partnerships, and research fundamentals
• Proven to be inclusive and empathetic within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, very comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to see the big picture, develop insights and help shape the strategic direction
• Able to operate in an ambiguous environment
• Proven to perform well under pressure while leading multiple priorities at a time with strong levels of organization.
• A positive, winning approach, incorporating integrity, confidentiality and discretion
• The Global Partnerships team may require availability on evenings and weekends from time to time as needed due to the nature of our business
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• Assist in identifying and communicating key market insights to inform go-to-market plans for business development and new assets.
• Stays 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.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify net new opportunities and contribute to moving the business forward, aligned with MLSE objectives and/or partner objectives
• Can take direction from colleagues and develop a proposed plan of action to tackle new opportunities and projects, including the required insights and inputs
• Develops a deep and thorough understanding of MLSE partners’ business and competitive environment to continually deliver against business objectives for both the partner and MLSE
• Assist in the development of external-facing partnership documents, including new business proposals and renewals, and support the Partnership Development team in pitching new business proposal