Account Executive, Marketing Partnerships Permanent Full Time Specialist Montreal
9 days ago Requisition ID: 1164
Salary Range: $55,800.00 To $76,800.00 Annually
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, MARKETING PARTNERSHIPS Be part of building a national brand. Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high-performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including the participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.
Reporting to the Manager, Marketing Partnerships, the Account Executive, Marketing Partnerships will lead a roster of Partner accounts and support as needed to deliver against their objectives. The Account Executive will provide the highest level of customer service, strategic integration of partnership activations and must enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
LOCATION This role will be located in one of the COC’s offices (in Montreal, QC, at 500 René-Lévesque Boulevard West; or in Toronto, ON at 250 Yonge St. Suite 3000). We offer a hybrid work model that allows for up to two days of remote work each week.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES Enhance sponsor value by working with a portfolio of partners and their agencies to develop and execute programs which leverage a Partner’s involvement with the Canadian Olympic Team to drive Partner and COC business objectives
Assist in the development, execution and administration of sponsor programs for Premier National and National Partners that leverage their involvement with the Canadian Olympic Team
Manage the approvals process for Partner marks usage and activation plans
Liaise with the COC’s Sport, Marketing, and Education departments, as well as the Canadian Olympic Foundation, to ensure proper delivery of Partner advantages and to build activation programs tied to athlete, Games, fundraising and community related needs and objectives
Work within the Marketing Partnerships team to establish a detailed service plan that supports and enhances Partner programs




Work with the Commercial Affairs team to monitor and manage commercial rights infringements while working closely with Partners to ensure they have the tools to maximize their brand association rights
Manage budgets for the assigned Partners
Manage and support key projects and cross-functional tasks for the Marketing Partnerships team, which drive value for the Marketing Partners group as a collective
Brand Marketing
Help develop and strengthen the Canadian Olympic Team brand and sub-brands with Partners in the Canadian marketplace
Work closely with the COC’s Brand Connections team to execute COC programs and events with Partner activations; specifically supporting communication on Partner sponsorship, recognition and internal event engagement
Communications
Keep sponsors informed of all COC and Olympic activities so that they can anticipate and schedule promotional activities accordingly
Keep COC staff informed of all Partner Games-related activities
Maintain sponsor contact reports to support the growth of COC and Olympic marketing knowledge
Work closely with the Brand Connections and Communications teams to leverage Canadian Olympic Team online and social media opportunities for Partners
Grow and maintain technical and professional proficiency of the sports marketing industry, as well as of Partners’, and prospective Partners’, industries
Other duties, as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLS Education and Experience
Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Sport Business, or a related field
2-4 years of proven marketing experience within sponsorship and/or sports marketing
Skills and Abilities
Event management experience an asset
Understanding of core marketing concepts, activating sponsorships, and valuation
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Passionate about sport from grassroots to high-performance




An affinity for building strong relationships
Best in class client service experience
Self-starter, with the ability to work effectively within a team environment
Strong verbal and written communications skills.
Bilingualism (French, English) is an asset
Computer skills – high level of proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Strong balance between attention to detail and the bigger picture
Demonstrates and embodies the COC values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery
COMPENSATION The expected salary range for this role is $55,800 to $76,800 per year. The base pay within this range is based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market benchmarks.
As a purpose-led organization, we take a holistic approach to Total Rewards. Our offering is designed to enable employee wellbeing, recognize and reward performance, and support our long-term success. In addition to base pay, eligible employees have access to a wide range of benefits and perks including:
Employee pension program with employer-matched contributions;
Comprehensive health benefits and wellness spending account;
Life and AD&D; insurance coverage;
Generous paid time off;
Learning and development programs provided by world class institutions; and
Certain programs and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified in accordance with organizational policies.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
CONTACT The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. At the COC, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experience, and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.
Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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