Global Partnerships Partnership Development Intern

MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership); Toronto; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

MLSE Global Partnerships is seeking a student for the Partnership Development team in Toronto. You will help drive net new sponsorships and revenue opportunities while shaping our upcoming season's business strategy across all MLSE properties.

The role requires research, creative thinking, and the ability to present insights clearly. You'll work with Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts, Toronto FC, and MLSE venues, supporting go-to-market efforts with cross‑team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a post-secondary business or marketing degree.
• Available Monday to Friday, 9 am–5 pm.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 apps.
• Solid understanding of marketing, partnerships and research basics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; inclusive team player.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of sponsorship revenue opportunities.
• Analyze the marketplace and prepare research reports.
• Create sales materials: decks, proposals and summaries.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders during the sales process.
• Help shape go-to-market partnership strategies.

Skills

Public speaking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Time management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Education

Post-secondary in business/marketing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.

• We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for.

Job Description

As part of the MLSE Global Partnership partnership development team, your primary responsibility will be assisting the team in driving net new partnerships and revenue opportunities while shaping and delivering on our new business strategy for the upcoming season.

This role will touch new business and other revenue-driving opportunities across all MLSE properties, including, but not limited to, Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts, Toronto FC, and MLSE-owned venues. You will be a creative, energetic, and organized thought leader capable of researching, evaluating, and communicating key new business insights that will drive our business.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of new sponsorship revenue opportunities through prospecting, marketplace analysis, existing personal networks, or other means.
• Conduct analysis and research of the marketplace, helping determine new, emerging, and open categories across each team and prepare thoughtful research reports.
• Develop various sales materials, including but not limited to, presentations, partnership proposals, overviews, and summary slides.
• Support the Partnership Development Team through research (industry best practices, sourcing prospective marketing partners, sharing client news, etc.).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders throughout the sales process, both within the MLSE Global Partnerships team and more broadly across the company.
• Assist in the development of a full-scale, go-to-market partnership strategy that sells through our unique value proposition by showcasing our thinking against their key business problems and our creative solutions.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution in a business or marketing-related field.
• Must be available Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, with some flexibility based on needs.
• Confident user of Microsoft 360 - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Solid comprehension of marketing, partnerships, and research fundamentals.
• Proven to be inclusive and empathetic within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, very comfortable with public speaking.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to see the big picture, develop insights, and help shape strategic direction.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• A positive approach, incorporating integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate

$38,760

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.