Strategic Partnerships Manager

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance program

RRSPs

Professional growth

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Las Vegas is seeking a Manager, Partnership Strategy to build world-class pitches for the global sponsorships sales team. Reporting to the Director, Partnership Strategy, this role supports day-to-day strategy and pitch needs across a large portfolio of opportunities.

You will create impactful decks, collaborate across strategy, activation and sales, and stay current with trends to deliver premium results that drive revenue and showcase Cirque’s IP and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in integrated marketing or brand management in an agency setting.
• Excellent verbal, creative/copy writing and presentation development expertise.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and able to balance multiple priorities.
• Strategic, creative thinker with the ability to translate partner needs into “sellable” ideas that generate revenue.
• Must be a self-starter and a strong problem solver.
• Strong capabilities across Apple and Microsoft applications (Keynote, PPT, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Develop impactful pitch decks and proposals leveraging data, strategy, creative ideation and available 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

Integrated marketing

Brand management

Verbal and presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Self-starter

Apple/Microsoft suite proficiency

Tools

Keynote

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group in Las Vegas is seeking a Manager, Partnership Strategy to build world-class pitches for the global sponsorships sales team. Reporting to the Director, Partnership Strategy, this role supports day-to-day strategy and pitch needs across a large portfolio of opportunities.

You will create impactful decks, collaborate across strategy, activation and sales, and stay current with trends to deliver premium results that drive revenue and showcase Cirque’s IP and