Company: Robert Half

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:48:29 GMT

Job description: Our client, TIFF is looking for a Vice President, Market. The Vice President, Market defines and drives the strategic vision for TIFF’s new Content Market. This role leads the Market team in scaling the Market while delivering an experience that aligns to the excellence and innovation the organization is known for. The Vice President, Market will build and nurture relationships with key industry figures globally, and ensure the Market’s programs are inclusive and reflective of diverse cultural contexts. You will work closely with the Chief Programming Officer to bring this new initiative to fruition. This role will spearhead TIFF’s strong legacy of being the premiere hub that connects artists with industry.Responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the strategic vision, development, and execution of TIFF’s Market offering, including building, leading and scaling a new team to deliver.
• Business & Revenue Focus: Identify and drive new revenue streams, including sponsorships, partnerships, and pass sales.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Cultivate relationships with key industry figures and partners across the world.
• Event Production: Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of the Market event to a high standard of quality and efficiency, ensuring the execution of the event vision is realized in every aspect.
• Innovation & Growth: Drive innovation by introducing new features, digital solutions, partnerships, and activations that enhance the Market and increase its reach.
• Trends & Relevance: Stay informed on film/tv and adjacent industry trends.

Who are we looking for?
About you
A strategic leader with a talent for partnerships, revenue growth, and seamless event integration. You collaborate across departments to align programming, marketing, and operations while fostering a high-performing, inclusive team. You are passionate about elevating TIFF’s Market on a global stage, and embody the spirit of TIFF as the Festival of Festivals.More specifically you will bring:

• Scale-up Leadership: Comfort leading in an environment that is not fully defined. Track record of leading diverse teams.
• Innovation & Change: Creative mindset with a passion for leading new ideas and driving change.
• Communication & Engagement: Effective at engaging with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Cultural Competence & Inclusion: Demonstrated ability to work effectively within diverse cultural contexts and promote an inclusive environment.
• Business Acumen: Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and data-informed decisions.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale events, and/or driving revenue growth & business plans.
• Strong understanding of the business behind the film and/or television industry.
• Track record of building a global network of sponsors, partners, and providers.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – whenever you choose – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use.Robert HalfRobert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,…

Position Overview: TIFF is seeking a Vice President, Market to shape and implement the strategic vision for its new Content Market. This leader will scale the market while ensuring alignment with TIFF’s commitment to excellence and innovation. Key responsibilities include building industry relationships, driving revenue growth, managing event production, and fostering an inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the vision and execution of TIFF’s Market initiatives.
• Business Focus: Identify new revenue streams like sponsorships and partnerships.
• Relationship Management: Build global relationships with key industry figures.
• Event Production: Oversee high-quality planning and execution of market events.
• Innovation & Growth: Introduce features and partnerships to enhance market reach.
• Trend Awareness: Stay updated on film and TV industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in leadership within dynamic environments.
• Experience in driving innovation and change.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Cultural competence and commitment to inclusion.
• Business acumen in budgeting and financial planning.
• Successful leadership in large-scale events and network building.

Company Note: Robert Half, a leading talent solutions firm, assists job seekers with various placement solutions and offers resources for career success. Interested applicants for Canadian positions must be authorized to work in Canada.