Corporate Partnerships Sponsorships Manager

Sask Tel Centre is Saskatchewan's premier entertainment and sports venue, the heartbeat of live events in Saskatoon! From electrifying concerts and thrilling hockey and lacrosse games to community celebrations, Sask Tel Centre is where unforgettable experiences happen. If you love the energy of live entertainment and want to be part of something BIG, this is your chance.

Why You'll Love This Role

Are you a dealmaker with a passion for building relationships? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? As our Corporate Partnerships [Sponsorships] Manager, you'll be the driving force behind creating strategic sponsorships that bring brands and fans together. This role is all about creativity, collaboration, and closing big deals that make an impact. This role combines new business development with account management and customer service, ensuring both acquisition and long-term success of corporate partnerships.

This position will identify, develop, and close new partnership opportunities while overseeing activation, fulfillment, reporting, and measurement for assigned accounts. Building strong client relationships and driving renewals and upsell opportunities are critical to success in this position.

What You'll Do

• Create Connections: Identify and cultivate new corporate sponsorship opportunities for Sask Tel Centre driving revenue growth through strategic corporate partnerships while managing and maintaining strong client relationships
• Pitch Like a Pro: Develop customized, proposals and presentations that wow potential partners.
• Own the Process: Manage the full sales cycle-from prospecting and pitching to negotiation, closing, and fulfillment.
• Deliver Excellence: Ensure all sponsorship activations are executed flawlessly and on time.
• Grow Revenue: Drive renewals and upsell opportunities to keep partnerships thriving.
• Be the Face of Sask Tel Centre: Represent us at sponsor meetings, networking events, and community functions.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in sports/live entertainment sponsorship, partnership marketing, or high-level B2B sales.
• Proven success in closing high-value deals and managing multiple accounts.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule (evenings, weekends, and event days included).
• Acceptable current Criminal Record Check (CRC) is required upon offer of employment.

Perks of the Job

• Work at the center of Saskatchewan's biggest events.
• Collaborate with passionate, fun-loving professionals.
• Enjoy a dynamic role where creativity meets strategy.
• Free Parking
• Define Benefit Pension Plan
• Comprehensive Benefit Plan with a Health Spending Account
• Competitive compensation that reflects your expertise and rewards your success.

Sask Tel Centre is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in all its forms and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Sask Tel Centre is dedicated to fostering an accessible workplace and providing reasonable accommodation to support all employees and applicants. If you require any accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of your role, please let us know by contacting . Our goal is to ensure a supportive environment for everyone.