Strategic Brand Partnerships Manager

Shape brand partnerships at Studio Bell, Calgary, connecting sponsors with National Music Centre exhibitions, events, audiences, and cultural assets.

The Corporate Partnership Lead develops strategic partnerships that support NMC’s corporate objectives and national impact. This full-time position combines sponsorship strategy, account management, commercial negotiations, and creative program development. You will align partner marketing objectives with NMC properties, audiences, artists, experiences, and initiatives.

• Identify sponsorship opportunities across NMC programs and properties
• Grow existing partnerships and pursue upsell opportunities
• Tailor recommendations to partner business and marketing objectives
• Develop insight-driven concepts and custom sponsorship programs
• Present proposals and negotiate commercial partnership terms

• Three to five years’ experience driving sales or partnership revenue
• Understanding of brand marketing and sponsorship marketing
• Ability to manage and grow trusted client relationships
• Strong strategic, creative, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Passion for music, culture, entertainment, and sponsorship

Use creative commercial thinking and partner insight to build meaningful brand programs across the National Music Centre’s portfolio.