Description
Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.
We’re more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.
From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), 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.
We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.
Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities — and we’re just getting started.
This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
So, if you’re ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.
** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **
Job Description
MLSE is looking for a client-centric, strategic marketer with a passion for sports and culture to join the Global Partnership Marketing team. Reporting to the Manager, Global Partnerships, this role will focus on the strategic building and execution of sport marketing partnerships for some of the world’s leading and emerging brands. Our group is known for producing award-winning marketing programs that set the standard of creativity and strategic delivery. With a coordinated marketing approach, the ideal candidate will be an energetic and organized individual driven to deliver breakthrough and compelling multi-platform marketing solutions that are rooted in the sports and culture space that delivers for our fans and our partners. If you are truly interested in creating impact through marketing in sports – we want to hear from you.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Manage and support a portfolio of integrated partnerships with supervision; build strong and trusted business relationships with appropriate-level clients through regular and pro-active contact – continually seeking to elevate the partnership.
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Develop a deep and thorough understanding of the partner’s business and competitive environment to continually deliver against business objectives for both the partner and MLSE.
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Contribute to the development and execution of creative, integrated marketing solutions that deliver against partner objectives and drive affinity for our teams in the marketplace.
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Be accountable for individual partner budgets with monthly and year-end reporting requirements.
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Collaborate with a cross-functional team at MLSE throughout all stages of partnership development – planning, ideation, and production – to ensure that work is aligned with the partner’s direction.
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Contribute to detailed post-mortems on programs and year-end reports.
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Demonstrate resilience and adapt to evolving plans and strategies; where conflicting issues on partnerships arise, you have the ability to find solutions along with the internal team and know when to escalate to the Manager or Director for resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in a business-related discipline.
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1-3 years of related and meaningful experience in marketing, strategy and/ or partnership marketing.
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Basic comprehension of general marketing and partnership principles with a mindset for client service.
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Experience managing budgets.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable with public speaking.
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Ability to build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally.
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Ability to multi-task and manage evolving priorities.
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Shown to perform well under pressure and willing to take initiative.
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Available to work evenings and weekends as required / when applicable.
Please apply by: Wednesday, April 15.
Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:
$50,000 – 55,000 annual base.
Bonus, vacation, competitive benefits, and many exciting perks are also included.
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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. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

