Sports Partnership Development Manager

Build high-impact sports marketing partnerships for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, Toronto FC, and Argonauts through creative business development.

MLSE seeks a strategic thinker with a revenue-driving mentality for its Global Partnerships team. This Account Manager will identify brands in new categories, generate prospects, and develop trusted senior-client relationships. The work spans marketing strategy, creative proposals, presentations, negotiation, and partnership growth.

• Identify brands and prospects in categories MLSE does not currently serve
• Understand client objectives, budgets, businesses, and competitive environments
• Provide thought leadership during partnership ideation
• Mobilize cross-functional teams through sales and development processes
• Find solutions when partnership issues or priorities conflict

• Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred
• Three to five years of relevant business development or marketing experience
• Partnership sales experience considered a strong asset
• Understanding of new media and emerging digital platforms
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure

Use creative thinking, client insight, and sports marketing knowledge to develop partnerships that advance MLSE’s commercial objectives.