Senior Specialist, Global Partnerships

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Job Description:

About the role:

Reporting to the Manager, Global Partnerships, the Senior Specialist will play a key role in building and executing activations with our key sponsorship partners, on both a national and regional level.

Collaborating cross-functionally with external partners and internal teams, including health, marketing, and business leads, the incumbent will manage integrated sponsorship initiatives that drive brand awareness, improve perceptions, engage stakeholders and support business results.

What will you do?

• In conjunction with the Manager, the Senior Specialist is responsible for activating national sponsorship investments. Includes project management, communications and employee engagement, content creation and social media.
• Support day to day administration of the sponsorship budgets and processing of invoices inclusive of liaising with Global Marketing Operations team, Finance department and Accounts Payable.
• Lead the day-to-day management and activation of regional sponsorships.
• Draft reports and presentations for key stakeholders to provide details of proposed activation plans and progress on ongoing campaigns.
• Support research and measurement initiatives to determine the impact of activation programs on the brand and business
• Work with external agencies as required to support sponsorship activations.
• Act as a consultant for internal business groups on how to strategically leverage sponsorships to drive business results
• Manage key partnership deliverables including ticket and hospitality programs
• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify partnership opportunities.

What do you need to succeed?

• 3-5 years of experience working in Marketing, Sponsorship and/or Event Management, along with a proven track record of successfully managing and implementing campaigns or events.
• University degree, preferably in business, marketing, sports marketing, and/or event management.
• Strong knowledge of marketing, sponsorship and event principles theories and practices including industry trends, developments, and opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to assess performance and make data-driven decisions within scope
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities to influence positive outcomes with teams and external partners
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined with initiative and drive to succeed in a complex environment
• Proficiency building dynamic presentations using PowerPoint (or similar applications)

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, process payments with proficient accounting skills would be an asset
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness to ensure high quality of work is delivered
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple deliverables within a cross-functional team environment that can include many reporting levels and varying skills/ competencies
• Proven ability to build, support and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making abilities

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 15 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24/7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards:

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023 and 2024 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “Best Places to Work” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results. 

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected].

At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work. Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range:

56,000/56 000 - 91,000/91 000

Job Category:

Communications

Posting End Date:

15/09/2024