Company Description
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.
We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.
Job Description
As part of the MLSE Global Partnerships team, your primary responsibility will be to support partner contract fulfillment and provide assistance to the department through the management of several internal processes. Your passion for sports and brand partnerships will allow you to be a catalyst within the Global Partnerships team, positioning MLSE as a leader within sport & entertainment at a global level. This role will support partnerships with varying objectives and will crossover with all MLSE properties including, but not limited to, Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts, Toronto FC, and MLSE-owned venues.
Position Type: Part-time, Contract
Contract Length: Until Dec 2025
- Provide in-office support to full-time Global Partnerships, and the Partnership Marketing team on partnership portfolio servicing and execution.
- Support the department with various internal projects, approvals, and processes.
- Work collaboratively with other departments at MLSE to build partnership marketing plans from beginning to end, including conducting category analysis and leveraging marketing assets such as digital, social, content, in-stadium, and experiential.
- Work with venue teams through the planning and execution of partner events.
- Management of signage inventory within all buildings.
- Management of signed merchandise inventory and requests for full team.
- Manage internal relationships with the game operations team for partner activations.
- Post-program reporting and budget support.
Qualifications
Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.
- Post-secondary degree or diploma; preferably in a sports and/or marketing-related field is an asset.
- Understanding of general marketing principles and a mentality for strategy; knowledge of mass media and social media a key asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable designing and delivering presentations.
- Outgoing, personable nature, comfortable with presentations, public speaking, and client-hosting situations.
- Proven track record to build and develop professional relationships.
- Ability to see the big picture and strategize accordingly.
- Both a team builder and a great teammate who can relate professionally to all levels.
- Proven to perform well under pressure while leading multiple priorities at a time with strong levels of organization.
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as the need arises.
- A positive approach, incorporating integrity and discretion.
- Strategic knowledge of current social media tools including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and paid social tactics.
Additional Information
Apply by: January 7th 2025
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.
