Account Executive, Marketing Partnerships

Canadian Olympic Committee; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Health benefits

Life/AD&D insurance

Paid time off

Learning & development

Job summary

Canadian Olympic Committee in Toronto is seeking an Account Executive, Marketing Partnerships to lead a roster of Partner accounts and support activation programs for national partners. The role requires delivering top-tier client service and strategic integration of activations within a fast-paced, team-driven environment.

Reporting to the Manager, Marketing Partnerships, you will manage partner programs, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to maximize brand value and partner

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Sport Business, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of proven marketing experience within sponsorship and/or sports marketing

Responsibilities

• Enhance sponsor value by working with a portfolio of partners and their agencies to develop and execute programs which leverage a Partner’s involvement with the Canadian Olympic Team to drive Partner and COC business objectives
• Assist in the development, execution and administration of sponsor programs for Premier National and National Partners that leverage their involvement with the Canadian Olympic Team
• Manage the approvals process for Partner marks usage and activation plans
• Liaise with the COC’s Sport, Marketing, and Education departments, as well as the Canadian Olympic Foundation, to ensure proper delivery of Partner benefits and to build activation programs tied to athlete, Games, fundraising and community related needs and objectives
• Work within the Marketing Partnerships team to establish a detailed service plan that supports and enhances Partner programs
• Work with the Commercial Affairs team to monitor and manage commercial rights infringements while working closely with Partners to ensure they have the tools to maximize their brand association rights
• Manage budgets for the assigned Partners
• Manage and support key projects and cross-functional tasks for the Marketing Partnerships team, which drive value for the Marketing Partners group as a collective

Skills

Event management

Sponsorship activation

Project management

Relationship building

Client service

Team collaboration

Communication

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Post-secondary degree in Marketing / Sport Business

2-4 years marketing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, 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 Manager, Marketing Partnerships, the Account Executive, Marketing Partnerships will lead a roster of Partner accounts and support as needed to deliver against their objectives. The Account Executive will provide the highest level of customer service, strategic integration of partnership activations and must enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

LOCATION

This role will be located in one of the COC’s offices (in Montreal, QC, at 500 René-Lévesque Boulevard West; or in Toronto, ON at 250 Yonge St. Suite 3000). We offer a hybrid work model that allows for up to two days of remote work each week.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES

• Enhance sponsor value by working with a portfolio of partners and their agencies to develop and execute programs which leverage a Partner’s involvement with the Canadian Olympic Team to drive Partner and COC business objectives
• Assist in the development, execution and administration of sponsor programs for Premier National and National Partners that leverage their involvement with the Canadian Olympic Team
• Manage the approvals process for Partner marks usage and activation plans
• Liaise with the COC’s Sport, Marketing, and Education departments, as well as the Canadian Olympic Foundation, to ensure proper delivery of Partner benefits and to build activation programs tied to athlete, Games, fundraising and community related needs and objectives
• Work within the Marketing Partnerships team to establish a detailed service plan that supports and enhances Partner programs
• Work with the Commercial Affairs team to monitor and manage commercial rights infringements while working closely with Partners to ensure they have the tools to maximize their brand association rights
• Manage budgets for the assigned Partners
• Manage and support key projects and cross-functional tasks for the Marketing Partnerships team, which drive value for the Marketing Partners group as a collective

Brand Marketing

• Help develop and strengthen the Canadian Olympic Team brand and sub-brands with Partners in the Canadian marketplace
• Work closely with the COC’s Brand Connections team to execute COC programs and events with Partner activations; specifically supporting communication on Partner sponsorship, recognition and internal event engagement

Communications

• Keep sponsors informed of all COC and Olympic activities so that they can anticipate and schedule promotional activities accordingly
• Keep COC staff informed of all Partner Games-related activities
• Maintain sponsor contact reports to support the growth of COC and Olympic marketing knowledge
• Work closely with the Brand Connections and Communications teams to leverage Canadian Olympic Team online and social media opportunities for Partners
• Grow and maintain technical and professional proficiency of the sports marketing industry, as well as of Partners’, and prospective Partners’, industries
• Other duties, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLS

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Sport Business, or a related field
• 2-4 years of proven marketing experience within sponsorship and/or sports marketing

Skills and Abilities

• Event management experience an asset
• Understanding of core marketing concepts, activating sponsorships, and valuation
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about sport from grassroots to high-performance
• An affinity for building strong relationships
• Best in class client service experience
• Self-starter, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Bilingualism (French, English) is an asset
• Computer skills – high level of proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
• Strong balance between attention to detail and the bigger picture
• Demonstrates and embodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery

COMPENSATION

The expected salary range for this role is $55,800 to $76,800 per year. The base pay within this range is based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market benchmarks.

As a purpose-led organization, we take a holistic approach to Total Rewards. Our offering is designed to enable employee wellbeing, recognize and reward performance, and support our long-term success. In addition to base pay, eligible employees have access to a wide range of benefits and perks including:

• Employee pension program with employer-matched contributions;
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness spending account;
• Life and AD&DD insurance coverage;
• Generous paid time off;
• Learning and development programs provided by world class institutions; and

Certain programs and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified in accordance with organizational policies.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. At the COC, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experience, and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.

Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.