Job title: Director, Partnership Marketing – Toronto Blue Jays

Company: Rogers Communications

Job description: Come play a key role in building the future of Sports & Media! Everyone wants to be part of a transformational team – and that’s exactly what we’re building at Rogers Sports & Media. A team that innovates and a team that wins.

At Rogers Sports & Media we are committed to creating and growing teams that are digital-first, fast-moving and bold-thinking and are focused on delivering impact with everything they do. Our impressive collection of assets includes media properties, sports teams, sports events & production, venues, e-commerce platforms and a close connection with our Connected Home and Wireless team. Collectively, we touch 30 million of Canadians every month!

Are you up for the challenge and the fun? If so, consider the following opportunity!

POSITION TITLE: Director, Partnership Marketing

REPORTS TO: Vice President, Partnerships

FULLTIME: 44 hours/week

LOCATION: Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced, client-centric marketing leader to join the Toronto Blue Jays Partnerships team. Reporting to the Vice President, Partnerships, this full-time position is responsible for leading a team of high performing partnership marketers that manage the Club’s roster of corporate partners.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead and inspire a team of high performing partnership marketers that are responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships with the Club’s corporate partners.
• Coach, mentor, and develop the Partnership Marketing team and foster a spirit of teamwork and collaboration across the department.
• Build trusting relationships with senior leaders within the organization, at our corporate partners and with other stakeholders such as agencies, vendors, and consultants.
• Use data and insights to develop partnership strategies and execute integrated marketing campaigns that achieve our partner’s business objectives and help grow the Blue Jays brand.
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders and lead cross-functional working groups to help bring our partnerships to life and enhance the experience of Blue Jays fans at Rogers Centre and across Canada.
• Work alongside the Partnership Development & Strategy teams to seamlessly onboard new partners to the organization, identify partner KPIs, measure key metrics throughout the season, and present results on an annual basis.
• Play a leadership role in the renewal of key partners.
• Identify potential internal and external commercial issues and proactively develop solutions in a collaborative fashion.
• Lead the development and refinement of internal and client-facing processes and support commercial strategies to grow the Partnerships business year over year.
• Proactively identify trends and best practices in the sports marketing/sponsorship industry to incorporate within our business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8-10 years of Marketing, Strategy, Partnership, Sponsorship and/or Client Management experience.
• Post-secondary degree (Marketing and/or Business specialty preferred).
• Proven experience and success with client servicing is required.
• Experience developing and leading a team through coaching, inclusivity, and empathy.
• Strong team player. Open to perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to deliver exceptional client experiences and support your peers on the Partnerships team.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and effectively multi-task with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Strong relationship skills required to work with top-tier clients and internal leaders.
• Critical and strategic thinker; ability to be proactive and offer solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Effective budgeting and financial management skills.
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills; required to work under pressure and rise to creative challenges under tight deadlines.
• Assets we are looking for: Creative design & presentation skills, brand management experience, experience leveraging social & digital marketing tactics, familiarity with experiential activations.
• Hours outside of a typical workday are required to work games and events (can include evenings, weekends and holidays).
• Ability to travel to destinations across North America on occasion (up to 10%).
• Ability to work from Rogers Centre.

As a condition of hire, all new employees will be required to provide proof of vaccinations against COVID 19 or undergo regular testing. Any request for an exception under Human Rights legislation must be supported by evidence to be considered by Toronto Blue Jays on a case by case basis.

What makes us different makes us stronger. Rogers has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential. At Rogers, we value the insights and innovation that diverse teams bring to work. We work with our candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the .

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)

Work Location: 1 Blue Jays Way,Suite 1200 Gate8 (5493), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Posting Category/Function: Marketing & Promotions / Event

Requisition ID: 256759

Posting Notes: Rogers Sports & Media

Expected salary:

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Mon, 07 Feb 2022 23:05:30 GMT

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