Senior Account Manager – Partnership Activation Team

Business Development and Strategy

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION

As a superstar of sponsorship, you will be responsible for the management of daily relations with global and national major accounts and play a key role during the term of the partnership. In a dynamic environment that requires a great deal of autonomy, you will support your colleagues, and report to the Manager, Global Partnerships Activation.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining relationships with official partners;

• Managing contractual and non-contractual obligations, including all associated budgeting elements;

• Fulfilling sponsor activation needs inclusive of social and digital media ideation, hospitality, executive requirements, special events, etc

• Foreseeing and recommending initiatives to enhance partnerships;

• Ensuring project plans are delivered on time and on budget by maintaining work back schedules and status reports;

• Managing all partner Marketing visibility asset development, on-site logistics and social media plans;

• Being responsible for communications with internal and external stakeholders;

• Ensuring strong relationships with business units;

• Working closely with Account Coordinators to deliver day-to-day projects;

• Liaising and presenting creative projects to internal teams, and on occasion external clients

• Fostering, developing and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders, creative agencies, contractors, freelancers, etc. as needed

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, communication, marketing, or a related field;

• A minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience in the field of sponsorships or marketing, particularly in the management of national and/or global accounts;

• Proven track record developing strategic responses to sponsorship marketing briefs and opportunities from world-class brands - having worked as part of an in-house or traditional agency in an account management or planning role will be highly beneficial;

• In-depth knowledge of best practices in the field of sponsorships;

• A proven track-record of project planning, project management and organization skills;

• Very good judgment and priority management;

• Strong work ethic with the flexibility to navigate change in a fast-paced environment;

• An excellent team spirit, autonomy and proactive approach;

• Great written and verbal communication in French and English;

• Available to travel 10% of the time.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

HERE IS AN OVERVIEW

- An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours

- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use

- A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events

- Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career

- A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you

- Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification.

At Cirque, whether you work behind the curtain or front stage, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Are you feeling excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job posting? We encourage you to apply, as you may just be the right person for the job!