Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorship Manager

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking a Manager, Partnership Strategy in the United States to build world‑class pitches for the global sponsorships sales team. Reporting to the Director, Partnership Strategy, this role will support the day‑to‑day strategic and pitch needs across a large portfolio of opportunities.

You will develop impactful decks, collaborate across strategy, activation and sales, and stay knowledgeable about Cirque IP and touring shows to drive revenue through

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in integrated marketing or brand management in an agency setting.
• Excellent verbal, copywriting and presentation development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinker able to translate partner needs into revenue-generating ideas.
• Self-starter with strong problem solving abilities.
• Proficiency with 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

Verbal communication

Copywriting

Presentation development

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Keynote

Tools

Keynote

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is seeking a Manager, Partnership Strategy in the United States to build world‑class pitches for the global sponsorships sales team. Reporting to the Director, Partnership Strategy, this role will support the day‑to‑day strategic and pitch needs across a large portfolio of opportunities.

You will develop impactful decks, collaborate across strategy, activation and sales, and stay knowledgeable about Cirque IP and touring shows to drive revenue through