Director, Sponsorship

at  Canlan Sports

Canlan Sports is the largest private-sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company’s success in the sports and recreation industry is attributed to a focus on innovative programming, service excellence, world-class sports communities, and an understanding of its customers’ expectations and the commitment needed to deliver industry-leading participant experiences.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• University Degree, preferably in Business/Marketing with 5 - 7 years’ experience in marketing management.
• Previous experience with Brand definition, direct-to-consumer, channel, event and partnership marketing.
• Solid experience and demonstrated success in the area of sales and/or business development. This should include hands-on experience in the development of successful sales action plans, the hiring and/or supervision of direct sales personnel and a history that demonstrates direct sales responsibility.
• A very strong understanding of the sales process and the demonstrated ability to meet achievement based sales objectives.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and feel comfortable presenting before peers and customers.
• Strong skills in market analysis, definition and roll out of marketing programs, and marketing communications.
• Strong project management skills with the demonstrated ability to work independently under pressure, managing resources and several projects simultaneously.
• Solid knowledge in technology and infrastructure. This should include strong computing skills (MS Office and CRM systems).
• Solid administration skills – the ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Previous supervisory experience and excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Can work independently and interdependently to meet aggressive deadlines.
  NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices