Partnership Strategy Manager: Pitch & Growth

cirquedusoleil; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

RRSPs

Other benefits

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in New York seeks a Manager, Partnership Strategy to build world-class pitches for the global sponsorships sales team. You will report to the Director and handle day-to-day strategic and pitch needs across many opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years in integrated marketing or brand management, strong presentation skills, and the ability to translate partner needs into sellable ideas that drive revenue.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in integrated marketing or brand management in an agency setting.
• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation development expertise.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strategic, creative thinker translating partner needs into sellable ideas.
• Self-starter and strong problem solver.
• Proficient with Apple and Microsoft applications (Keynote, PPT, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop impactful pitch decks and proposals leveraging data, strategy, creative ideation and assets
• Work cross-functionally across strategy, activation and sales teams to gain manage the pre-sales process from initial pitch to revisions through to sale
• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of Cirque du Soleil IP, residency and touring shows, artist network/talent and all offerings provided to brand partners
• Research categories and brand-specific activities, presenting briefs, strategic insights and relevant considerations that will impact sales activity
• Stay on top of the latest trends to think outside the box on new programs and offerings that deliver value to brands and revenue for Cirque
• Deliver consistent, premium results and ensure consistency across all departmental materials and messaging
• A willingness and desire to present and sell-through custom programs and ideas, both internally to sales and leadership, and externally to clients of all levels.

Skills

Verbal communication

Copy writing

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Tools

Keynote

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in New York seeks a Manager, Partnership Strategy to build world-class pitches for the global sponsorships sales team. You will report to the Director and handle day-to-day strategic and pitch needs across many opportunities.

The role requires 5+ years in integrated marketing or brand management, strong presentation skills, and the ability to translate partner needs into sellable ideas that drive revenue.