Strategic Sponsorship & Partnerships Leader

The Ex; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ex in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Manager of Sponsorship & Partnerships to lead sponsorship and corporate partnership initiatives for The Ex. You will develop annual plans, manage negotiations, and oversee activation for cash and in-kind programs during the event season.

The role requires 8+ years in sponsorship or event marketing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a hybrid environment with evenings and weekends during event periods.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in sponsorship, event marketing or promotions capacity.
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline or equivalent.
• Strong communication, interpersonal & presentation skills.
• Ability to problem solve in real-time and adapt quickly to changing parameters or issues.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays during event periods.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual sponsorship and partnership plan.
• Manage negotiations and agreements for cash and in-kind sponsorships.
• Oversee sponsor relations, fulfillment, and activation planning.
• Identify trends and provide regular reports to support planning.
• Build sponsorship packages, sales kits and presentations.
• Develop and maintain a robust sponsorship pipeline.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Event management

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Time management

Driver's license

Overtime availability

Education

Post-secondary education in related discipline

Job description

The Ex in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Manager of Sponsorship & Partnerships to lead sponsorship and corporate partnership initiatives for The Ex. You will develop annual plans, manage negotiations, and oversee activation for cash and in-kind programs during the event season.

The role requires 8+ years in sponsorship or event marketing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a hybrid environment with evenings and weekends during event periods.