Partnerships Coordinator

Sponsorship Sales & Marketing | Vancouver, BC

WORK ALONGSIDE CANADA'S MOST ICONIC SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNITY EVENTS.

STATUS: Full-time, permanent

LOCATION: Vancouver, BC | Hybrid — one day a week in our Yaletown office (1085 Homer Street, Vancouver), plus onsite at client events.

COMPENSATION: $60,000 – $65,000 per year, plus three weeks’ vacation and a flexible personal health benefits program

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Partnerships

APPLICATIONS OPEN: September 15, 2026 — October 11, 2026

SUMMARY

UNITE Partnerships is a leading property-side sponsorship agency. We represent Canada’s top Sport and Entertainment organizations, enabling them to unlock the full value of their platforms through meaningful, strategic brand partnerships. This work shapes the sports, music and community events that Canadians love. We’re looking for a Partnership Coordinator to support both the sales and servicing of these impactful partnerships.

ABOUT UNITE PARTNERSHIPS

We are the agency of record for some some of the country’s largest national sport organizations (Hockey Canada, Curling Canada), its biggest music industry event (the JUNO Awards), and high-profile BC properties like the PNE, Mobi by Rogers, and Canada’s largest running race – the iconic Vancouver Sun Run. At the heart of our ethos lies a profound belief in the transformative power of partnerships – a conviction that well-crafted partnerships not only benefit brands and properties, but also enrich the fans and communities they touch.

Our small but mighty team is headquartered in Vancouver with a presence in Toronto. We believe in hiring for culture-fit and growth potential. We are excitedly looking for an up-and-coming sponsorship professional who will thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment, while being mentored by some of the country’s foremost experts in sponsorship and property-side representation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Partnerships Coordinator, you’ll have a dual focus on both partner servicing and sales. While wearing your Servicing hat, your primary focus will be supporting the Vancouver Sun Run’s portfolio of partners which includes leading national and multinational brands like Herbaland Naturals, Red Bull, Subaru and EVA Air to name a few. You’ll be responsible for onboarding new partners, empowering them to activate their sponsorships for maximum impact, and reporting on results.

This is a customer-facing role that requires great people skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a keen interest in the latest and greatest sponsorship activation strategies.

While wearing your Sales hat, your focus will be bringing on new partners for the Vancouver Sun Run Expo, and in time, supporting sales for clients across the agency. You’ll be responsible for the entire Expo sales cycle, including identifying new partners, developing sales material as needed, and pitching the opportunity. The Expo has significant growth potential,



and this is a great chance to flex your entrepreneurial muscles.

As a nimble team of five, we all wear different hats at different times. The Partnerships Coordinator will also frequently wear their Marketing hat: we’ll look to you to help keep our marketing initiatives humming across key channels like our website, LinkedIn and e-mail. Bonus points if you’ve got ideas on how to drive inbound leads, grow our follower base, or drive awareness of Unite Partnerships amongst key decision makers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Account Management (20%)

- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of sponsors, ensuring all needs and expectations are met.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with sponsors, acting as their advocate across the organization.
- Develop and present activation timelines, ensuring sponsors have full visibility on key milestones.

Activation Fulfillment (20%)

- Collaborate with various stakeholders in the delivery of all contractual rights and benefits, tracking rights fulfillment and proactively addressing any potential issues.
- Oversee on-site activation, including branding, experiential spaces, hospitality, and promotional activity.

Measurement & Reporting (10%)

- Track and report on the performance of sponsor activations, providing insights and recommendations for future improvements.
- Prepare detailed post-event reports including photography, engagement data, media value, and audience feedback.
- Work with stakeholders to demonstrate ROI and renewal opportunities to partners.

Sponsorship Sales (45%)

- Identify and build relationships with new potential partners for the Vancouver Sun Run Expo and other clients as required
- Develop and pitch Expo sponsorship opportunities, and support on pitches across the agency as required
- Be growth-minded, constantly on the look out for opportunities to cross-sell Sun Run partners on other Unite client opportunities

Marketing, Innovation, and General Expectations (5%)

- Stay informed on sponsorship and experiential marketing trends to bring fresh ideas to partners.
- Identify and test new marketing strategies or technology that can support Unite’s business objectives and growth.
- Represent us well. A visible ambassador for UNITE and our clients, we expect you to build partner relationships with honesty, integrity, transparency and respect.

HOW TO THRIVE IN THIS ROLE

- Client-first mindset – focused on delivering measurable value and maintaining long-term partnerships.
- Sales-oriented – energized by identifying opportunities, building relationships,



and turning conversations into partnerships.
- Proactive problem-solver – spots potential issues early and takes initiative to address them.
- Creative thinker – brings fresh ideas to enhance sponsor experiences.

WHAT YOU BRING

These are ideal qualifications; don’t rule yourself out if you don’t tick all of the boxes.

Ideal Skills and Experience:

- Roughly 2–3 years of relevant experience in sport and entertainment, events, or account management; an agency background or marketing experience is a plus
- Fundamental understanding of brand marketing, experiential activation, and ROI measurement.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering against tight deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills, with a proactive and detail-oriented approach
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage relationships at all levels.
- Comfort with CRM systems, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and AI tools.
- Deep sense of ethics and integrity (this one’s non-negotiable)

Bonus points if you have:

- Sponsorship sales and/or sponsor servicing experience.
- Real curiosity about AI. It will never replace the human touch, but it makes sense to use the best tools available to do the job.
- A degree or diploma in business, marketing or communications — or equivalent practical experience.
- Graphic design or video editing. Hands-on social media expertise for a B2B audience. French.

WHAT WE OFFER

- A proverbial front-row seat to building partnerships with some of Canada’s most iconic sport and entertainment organizations (plus the chance to attend select client events IRL )
- Trust and autonomy; as a hybrid organization, we trust our team members to manage day-to-day workflows and deliverables. We trust you to ask for help when you need it, and to ask questions when you have them.
- Real mentorship and guidance; we believe in teaching people to fish, and we’ll invest the time to get you to where you need to be
- As a small but stable business, we offer ample opportunity for growth and development based on your unique skillset and personal interests

HOW TO APPLY

Send your résumé to [email protected] with “Partnerships Coordinator” in the subject line.

We’re focussed on mindset, not just experience. If you feel like you’re a fit for this role but don’t have all the right experience, please mention it in your cover letter.

Applications close October 11, 2026. We review as they arrive, expect to interview through late October, and everyone who applies will hear back from us. Successful candidates must be based in Vancouver, BC or willing to relocate. UNITE is an equal chance employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible workplace — if you need an accommodation at any point, tell us at the same address and we will make it work.

📌 Partnerships Coordinator (Vancouver)
🏢 UNITE Partnerships
📍 Vancouver