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Company DescriptionMaple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) one of the world's premier sports and entertainment companies, owns the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA D-League), TFC II (USL) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. Its charitable arm, MLSE Foundation, focuses on funding initiatives to support youth through sport and recreational programs. In 2017 MLSE Foundation, with support of community and corporate partners, built MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000-sq. ft. space dedicated to programming that support its four Pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready For School and Ready For Work.MLSE also owns and operates Scotiabank Arena, Canada’s premier sports & entertainment venue hosting more than 200 events each year, as well as two digital channels (Leafs Nation Network and NBA TV Canada), and has a partnership with Live Nation (the biggest concert promoter in the world). MLSE has also invested in and operates five of Toronto's sports facilities – Coca-Cola Coliseum, BMO Field, BMO Training Grounds at Downsview Park, home of Toronto FC's Academy and the First Team's practice facility, the Toronto Raptors’ training facility and the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, the practice facility for the Maple Leafs and Marlies.MLSE’s common purpose is to unite and empower employees to deliver extraordinary moments to our fans and each other.Job DescriptionMLSE is looking for a strategic thinker with a revenue-driving mentality to join the Community Engagement and Social Impact team. MLSE’s community team is industry-leading and works in tandem with MLSE’s award-winning Global Partnerships team to develop meaningful partnerships that advance our impact in the community. Reporting to the Director, Revenue Development, this role will focus on building and developing partnerships for the community portfolio which includes MLSE Foundation, Sport Development, and league-led initiatives.Lead a team of two Account Managers to both develop and complete meaningful corporate partnerships in MLSE’s Social Impact portfolio.Develop and refine a go-to-market strategy for marquee community programs and assets during a time of growth.Collaborate with the MLSE Global Partnerships team to strategically achieve partner business objectives by bringing to bear opportunities within MLSE’s Social Impact portfolio.Craft and present innovative, coordinated concepts that find the intersection between partner objectives and the business priorities for the community team.Stay current with the programs and assets available on the community team, and be familiar with the "why" behind each opportunity and asset.Manage off-season planning with partners to ensure programs and activations are ready to launch at the start of the season and that strategic renewal conversations happen early.Develop a detailed understanding of the partner or prospect’s business and competitive environment, building partnerships that bring to bear our outstanding value proposition.Achieve revenue targets and provide regular status reports to Leadership.QualificationsNote: 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.Ideal candidate: creative, upbeat, organized teammate with interest in community impact and partnership development. Must be passionate about supporting youth through sport and skilled at integrating corporate partners authentically.You are community-minded.You have a good understanding of the communities we serve, the Mission and vision of MLSE Foundation, and the work of MLSE LaunchPad. You have familiarity with applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles to your work, and you engage in continued learning in these areas.You are a proven people and resource leader.You lead a team effectively, foster positive team culture, plan talent, and encourage teams to achieve goals.You have experience in partner management.You excel at translating ideas into concrete plans. You value impactful collaborator connections that foster collaboration, and adjust your strategy to better address the requirements of various collaborators.You love building networks, partnerships, and collaborations. You incorporate the principles of integrity and trust in your approach to encouraging relationships with collaborators and are motivated to build outcomes that benefit all.You are a clear, confident, and thoughtful communicator. You are comfortable with presentations, public speaking, and client-hosting.You mentor others towards success, and are skilled at working across partners, donors, and community members of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences.You build efficient systems that enable you to work quickly, solve problems proactively, and produce outstanding quality work. You’re confident using tools like Microsoft Office to support your efficiency and are comfortable adapting to changing priorities as neededAdditional InformationApply by: May 11, 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, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have diftficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. #LI-DNP

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Company Description

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) one of the world’s premier sports and entertainment companies, owns the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA D-League), TFC II (USL) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. Its charitable arm, MLSE Foundation, focuses on funding initiatives to support youth through sport and recreational programs. In 2017 MLSE Foundation, with support of community and corporate partners, built MLSE LaunchPad, a 42,000-sq. ft. space dedicated to programming that support its four Pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready For School and Ready For Work.

MLSE also owns and operates Scotiabank Arena, Canada’s premier sports & entertainment venue hosting more than 200 events each year, as well as two digital channels (Leafs Nation Network and NBA TV Canada), and has a partnership with Live Nation (the biggest concert promoter in the world). MLSE has also invested in and operates five of Toronto’s sports facilities – Coca-Cola Coliseum, BMO Field, BMO Training Grounds at Downsview Park, home of Toronto FC’s Academy and the First Team’s practice facility, the Toronto Raptors’ training facility and the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, the practice facility for the Maple Leafs and Marlies.

MLSE’s common purpose is to unite and empower employees to deliver extraordinary moments to our fans and each other.

Job Description

MLSE is looking for a strategic thinker with a revenue-driving mentality to join the Community Engagement and Social Impact team. MLSE’s community team is industry-leading and works in tandem with MLSE’s award-winning Global Partnerships team to develop meaningful partnerships that advance our impact in the community. Reporting to the Director, Revenue Development, this role will focus on building and developing partnerships for the community portfolio which includes MLSE Foundation, Sport Development, and league-led initiatives.

  • Lead a team of two Account Managers to both develop and complete meaningful corporate partnerships in MLSE’s Social Impact portfolio.
  • Develop and refine a go-to-market strategy for marquee community programs and assets during a time of growth.
  • Collaborate with the MLSE Global Partnerships team to strategically achieve partner business objectives by bringing to bear opportunities within MLSE’s Social Impact portfolio.
  • Craft and present innovative, coordinated concepts that find the intersection between partner objectives and the business priorities for the community team.
  • Stay current with the programs and assets available on the community team, and be familiar with the “why” behind each opportunity and asset.
  • Manage off-season planning with partners to ensure programs and activations are ready to launch at the start of the season and that strategic renewal conversations happen early.
  • Develop a detailed understanding of the partner or prospect’s business and competitive environment, building partnerships that bring to bear our outstanding value proposition.
  • Achieve revenue targets and provide regular status reports to Leadership.

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.

  • Ideal candidate: creative, upbeat, organized teammate with interest in community impact and partnership development. Must be passionate about supporting youth through sport and skilled at integrating corporate partners authentically.
  • You are community-minded.
  • You have a good understanding of the communities we serve, the Mission and vision of MLSE Foundation, and the work of MLSE LaunchPad. You have familiarity with applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles to your work, and you engage in continued learning in these areas.
  • You are a proven people and resource leader.
  • You lead a team effectively, foster positive team culture, plan talent, and encourage teams to achieve goals.
  • You have experience in partner management.
  • You excel at translating ideas into concrete plans. You value impactful collaborator connections that foster collaboration, and adjust your strategy to better address the requirements of various collaborators.
  • You love building networks, partnerships, and collaborations. You incorporate the principles of integrity and trust in your approach to encouraging relationships with collaborators and are motivated to build outcomes that benefit all.
  • You are a clear, confident, and thoughtful communicator. You are comfortable with presentations, public speaking, and client-hosting.
  • You mentor others towards success, and are skilled at working across partners, donors, and community members of varying ages, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences.
  • You build efficient systems that enable you to work quickly, solve problems proactively, and produce outstanding quality work. You’re confident using tools like Microsoft Office to support your efficiency and are comfortable adapting to changing priorities as needed

Additional Information

Apply by: May 11, 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, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have diftficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered. 

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