Manager, Partnerships

Scene+; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant company as a Manager, Partnerships in Toronto. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the Scene+ loyalty program, driving innovative partnership strategies to maximize member value. This is a pivotal role where your account management and project management skills will shine, contributing to the transformation of Canada's leading loyalty program.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Discounts on mortgages and movies

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic account management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive partner objectives and collaborate with internal teams for business strategies.
• Implement data-driven insights and oversee business plan forecasting.
• Manage projects with clear agendas and meeting structures.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

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Join Scene+ and be part of Canada's most robust lifestyle loyalty program with over 15 million members and growing! We are a trusted brand, driven by the belief that there's always something to look forward to with rewards for every kind of life. Our goal is to become Canada's favourite loyalty program by nurturing our Members with rewards their way.

We're the exciting joint venture of Cineplex, Empire, and Scotiabank, blending the energy, optimism, and atmosphere of a startup with the support of three iconic Canadian companies. With over 100 team members and plans to grow more, we're an emerging, responsive company. We offer collaboration, accountability, challenges, and rewards to everyone who joins us.

Our motto is "Love what's next," and we believe it applies to your career too. Join us to help evolve the program, collaborate with amazing teams, and love what lies ahead.

Who we need

Reporting to the Director, Partnerships and Marketing, we are looking for a Manager, Partnerships, to join our team for a 12-month contract. Working with a cross-functional team, you will play a key role in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to execute plans that maximize member and partner value.

This is a hybrid role with the requirement to work five days in the office every two weeks.

What's in it for you:

Influence. We are a data science-driven company, and our membership is growing exponentially. You are looking for an opportunity with a national membership base where you can influence and implement exciting partnership strategies.

Impact. You will gain exposure working across Scene+ and with our owners and partners. You will be part of a close-knit and enthusiastic group of people happy to be part of our transformation.

Career development. We have a proven history of supporting the growth of our people. You will work with a manager who is open to giving and receiving feedback and will have opportunities to grow your network.

As our new Manager, Partnerships, you will:

• Drive partner objectives. You will get to know the key players at our partners and be part of partnership discussions. You will establish yourself as a trusted and creative resource who can think critically and bring new ideas. You will collaborate with the Director of Partnerships and Marketing and internal teams, including marketing and data analytics, to ensure continuous success by creating programs and experiences that achieve business objectives.
• Implement data-driven insights. You will execute a multi-stakeholder business plan across several Scene+ accounts, using data-driven insights, cross-functional input, and member segmentation. You will monitor competitive and market trends and incorporate findings into business strategies. You will communicate prioritization measures and progress at leadership and strategic partner meetings. You will oversee forecasting for the business plan to help measure success and make recommendations for future tactics.
• Manage projects. You will prepare progress reports and optimize external meeting structures with clear agendas, trackers, and distributed minutes. You will collaborate closely with internal teams (Data, Marketing, Operations, Member Experience) to gather input, manage timelines, and ensure strategic alignment on business plans.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration. You will build and maintain strong relationships to align on strategy, expectations, and performance levers. You will work with internal Program & Brand teams to provide brand stewardship and program governance while planning and executing partner programs.

You bring:

• The account management experience. You have experience in strategic account management, and you may be coming from an agency, high-frequency retail, or a loyalty program background. You are a true partner and contributor, working alongside your clients and empowering them with the tools, strategies, resources, and project plans to meet business goals. You have proven experience in collaborating with and influencing cross-functional stakeholders, forecasting and monitoring performance KPIs, and providing insights and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• The project management skills. You have strong business acumen and planning and organizational skills. You can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, overseeing resources, generating reports, and maintaining communication. You can identify gaps or problems, think critically, and propose and execute solutions. You can take the initiative and see it through from project plan to rollout, meeting deliverables, seamlessly adapting to changes in priorities, and shifting your focus when necessary.
• The relationship management skills. You can articulate complex ideas and influence external and internal stakeholders. You know how to navigate conflict, manage stressful situations, mediate, and facilitate discussions at any level. ou can independently execute your ideas and champion plans while remaining open and flexible to feedback. You have experience taking a consulting approach to establishing and growing relationships across multiple levels, managing expectations and influencing decisions.
• The technical and analytical skills. You have outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills. You are proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and dashboard navigation (Power BI, Tableau, etc.). You have experience using data-driven insights and segmentation to build business plans to deliver account KPIs. You ask intelligent questions to obtain further insights and can synthesize performance data into actions.

At Scene+, we cultivate an innovative and collaborative environment. Guided by our values, we aim to exceed the expectations of our partners and members.

Member Focus: We prioritize the needs and experiences of our members in everything we do.

Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve our goals.

Continuous Improvement: We strive for excellence by constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our actions.

Results Driven: We are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and delivering value.

Passion: We are passionate about our work and dedicated to making a positive impact.

We offer:

Perks: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, performance-based bonuses, and extra rewards from our owners, including discounted rates on mortgages, banking, movies, and more.

Warmth: We foster a genuine culture where relationships, knowledge sharing, and creativity thrive.

Growth: Working for Scene+ offers exposure to a range of industries represented by our owners and partners. You'll have the chance to work on diverse initiatives, collaborate with cross-company teams, and expand your career path options both internally and with our owners.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company and how you will make an impact as our new Manager, Partnerships.
• A virtual interview with the Director, Partnerships and Marketing to learn about our current partnership strategy. You will be able to share why you are interested in joining Scene+ in this role and more about your experience nurturing trusting relationships. It's a chance to ask questions about the company and the role.
• A virtual or in-person interview with a Project Lead to share your collaborative approach and project management processes.

Apply now.

If you have 70% of what we're looking for and 100% authenticity and passion, express your interest here. Please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know what accommodations or assistance we can provide you during the application process.

At Scene+, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to integrate these values into everything we do, from our partners and offers to our teams and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Marketing, and Analyst

• Industries

  Marketing Services

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