Account Manager, Corporate Partnerships

TD Place; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports and entertainment organization in Ottawa is seeking an Account Manager for Corporate Partnerships. This role involves managing a portfolio of corporate partnership accounts, ensuring delivery of commitments, and collaborating with multiple internal teams. The candidate should have a degree in marketing or business, with 4-5 years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $50,800 to $60,900 is offered, along with a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

100% employer-paid benefits

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of experience in partnership servicing or account management, ideally in sports or entertainment.
• Strong knowledge of sponsorship activation and partnership valuation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 30+ national and regional client accounts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for partner activations.
• Analyze activation performance and present strategic recommendations.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Relationship-building

Project management

Communication skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

Post-secondary degree in marketing, business, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Partnerships & Ticketing, the Account Manager, Corporate Partnerships is responsible for the day-to-day management, activation, and fulfillment of corporate partnership accounts. This individual ensures the complete delivery of OSEG’s contractual commitments, develops impactful marketing activations, and builds long-lasting relationships with partners across OSEG’s business entities: TD Place, Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s.

This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary range of $50,800 to $60,900, with 100% employer-paid benefits. Final compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. This is a replacement position and offers flexibility to work in a hybrid arrangement.

What you’ll do:

• Manage a portfolio of 30+ national and regional client accounts, ensuring delivery of all contractual commitments while providing consistent day-to-day client support.
• Execute partner activations including promotions, game-day activities, community programs, media assets, hospitality, and ticketing requirements, while developing detailed recap reports.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to support partnership renewals and upsell opportunities.
• Analyze activation performance, draw strategic conclusions, and present recommendations through detailed post-season reporting.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (Marketing, Events, Digital, Analytics, Communications, Ticketing) to deliver seamless activation and fulfillment.
• Liaise with external suppliers and contractors to manage partner programs such as signage, events, promotional trips, merchandise, and player appearances.
• Manage partnership-related expenses, including hard costs, contra, and credit usage, ensuring adherence to budgetary parameters.
• Support the overall Corporate Partnerships team and contribute to OSEG’s fast-paced, dynamic environment through additional duties as required.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

What’s needed:

• Completion of a post-secondary degree in marketing, business, sports administration, or a related discipline.
• 4–5 years of experience in partnership servicing or account management, ideally within sports, entertainment, or an agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of sports and entertainment industry practices, sponsorship activation, and partnership valuation.
• Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including listening and presentation abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as required.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a motorized vehicle; ability to travel as required.
• Bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset.

What’s in it for you :

Aside from working with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures you also could make a meaningful and powerful impact on the entertainment industry in Ottawa. Working at TD Place will provide you with a competitive health benefits plan, dynamic team environment and the ability to continuously learn and grow.

Located at Lansdowne Park, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) is the largest sports and entertainment company in the capital. We are proud owners of the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ottawa 67’s. We are also home to the Ottawa Charge, Atletico Ottawa, Ottawa Blackjacks, and Ottawa Rapid FC, and live events at TD Place. OSEG and its related Foundation were founded on the vision of its partners - to create year-round world-class guest experiences and give back to the Ottawa community.

TD Place is an advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion and invites and encourages all candidates to apply for this role, including women, Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities. Additionally, we are happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Please note this role will require interacting with the public, including in crowded spaces. TD Place is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable experience for all employees and guests. We encourage you receive a full dose of the COVID-19 vaccination (subject to applicable exceptions).

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply and thank all applicants for their interest. Our selection process utilizes AI to compliment application screening. We’ll reach out to candidates whose applications best match the role's requirements.