Develops strategic pitch decks and proposals for global sponsorship sales, combining data, creative ideation, brand insights, and available assets. Collaborates with strategy, activation, and sales teams throughout the pre-sales process. Researches market and brand trends, creates innovative partnership programs, maintains consistent messaging, and presents sellable ideas to internal leaders and external clients.
***Le poste étant situé aux États-Unis, la description de poste est disponible uniquement en anglais.***
***As this position in based in the United States, the job description is available in English only.***
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Manager, Partnership Strategy
Sales, Marketing, and Communications
Full-Time Position
We have a place for individuals with a distinct penchant for ensuring the smooth operation of our shows and events, for conceiving remarkable products, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, and for contributing to the enhancement of their expertise and the development of exceptional practices. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group relies on an ever more creative and collaborative approach to work in order to constantly push back the limits of the imagination!
Put your expertise in the spotlight
The Manager, Partnership Strategy is tasked with building out world class pitches to support the global sponsorships sales team. Reporting to the Director, Partnership Strategy, this role will play a key role in the day to day strategic and pitch needs of the sales team across a large portfolio of opportunities.
Essential Functions
- 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.
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)
COMPENSATION
- The salary range for this position is $80,000 – $100,000 USD/year.
- This range is location-specific and compensation in other geographies may vary. Actual compensation within the pay range will be decided upon elements related, but not limited to: skills, prior relevant experience, and specific work location.
To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.
HERE IS AN OVERVIEW
- A collaborative work environment with an in-office presence of four days per week, designed to support teamwork, learning and delivery: with flexibility in how we organize our work.
- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
- A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
- Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
- A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
- Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.
Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.
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