Senior Specialist, Global Partnerships

1 week ago

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Sun Life Full time

About the Role:

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

  • Activate national sponsorship investments, including project management, communications, employee engagement, content creation, and social media.
  • Support day-to-day administration of sponsorship budgets and process invoices, including liaising with Global Marketing Operations, Finance, 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.

Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of experience working in Marketing, Sponsorship, and/or Event Management, 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 in building dynamic presentations using PowerPoint (or similar applications).

Preferred Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, process payments with proficient accounting skills.
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness to ensure high-quality work is delivered.
  • Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple deliverables within a cross-functional team environment.
  • Proven ability to build, support, and develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

What We Offer:

  • A 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.

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