MANAGER, MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS

Be part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high-performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including the participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.
Reporting to the Director, Marketing Partnerships, the Manager, Marketing Partnerships works within the Marketing Partnerships team and across all internal departments to support the business needs of a portfolio of COC Partners and the overall marketing strategy of the COC. This individual is specifically responsible for leading all aspects of Partner relations including partner strategy, program development, approvals, client servicing and administration. The Manager will lead on a select portfolio of Premier National and National accounts and will coach a team of direct report(s) supporting a portfolio of Official Supporters and Suppliers. This individual is skilled at and enjoys building sport brands, solving business & marketing challenges, driving brand/benefits usage, delivering the highest level of customer service, and working in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Sport Business, or a related field5-7 years of proven marketing experience within sponsorship and/or sports marketing

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated exceptional client service experience
• Strong understanding of core marketing concepts, activating sponsorships, and valuation
• Curiosity for and desire to learn more about the business of sport, and about the business challenges Partner companies face across various industries
• An affinity for building strong relationships
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Bilingualism (French, English) is an asset
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines and deploy resources in areas that have greatest positive impact on results
• Self-starter, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Strong balance between attention to detail and the bigger picture
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with various internal and external colleagues/stakeholders
• Digital/social media familiarity, experience with platforms an asset
• Strong computer software expertise required, including Power Point, Word, Excel, Outlook
• Proven leadership and/or people/team management experience
  Demonstrates and embodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery