Contract Long Term up to 14 months Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building current and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. Our Non-Fare Sales Office is seeking a Manager, Corporate & Strategic Partnerships for a 14-month contract to lead the growth of corporate and strategic partnerships. This role is responsible for managing the team’s sales pipeline and achieving overall sales cycle and close-rate KPIs. It leads the development of sales strategies and partnership frameworks that align with Metrolinx values and Partnership Policies. In addition, the role serves as an individual contributor, responsible for securing Sponsorship and Strategic Partnership opportunities through the cultivation and management of its own sales pipeline. As the lead partnership sales role for Metrolinx, this role will be accountable to outreach, pitch and develop relationships with private sector C‑Suite level colleagues and make formal sales presentations to finalize partnership agreements. Develop and present recommendations to Director and VP of Non Fare and Customer Experience Partnerships with respect to any technology or systems investments or improvements required to improve the sales process.



Accountable to manage approximately $12M+ annual budgeted partnership revenue through regular meetings, weekly sales meetings, monitoring of team sales pipeline, and assisting sales team to achieve revenue targets. This includes making recommendations to the Director and VP of Non Fare and Customer Experience Partnerships on setting key performance indicators and sales targets for the team, delivering results and mitigating risks. Manage, recruit, coach, manage goal setting, and performance management of a high performing‑deal closing sales team. Collaborate and work closely with other Senior Managers, Directors, and C‑Suite within Metrolinx divisions to educate, build consensus, make recommendations and remove internal obstacles or challenges around the partnership strategy implementation in order to receive required approval and endorsement from multiple internal stakeholders. Identifies, builds and manages relationships with a wide number of internal and external stakeholders, including partners, government, agencies and/or communities, leveraging those relationships to advance division or project objectives. Conducts strategic research and planning; makes planning, policy and operational decisions; identifies areas of improvement and develops recommendations for proposed projects. Develops and manages annual and long‑term budgets and staffing plans that adhere to corporate standards and applicable legislation.



Completion of a degree in Business, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Demonstrated relevant experience /training including sales management experience. Politically astute with well‑developed networking, stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills. Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Knowledge of senior management and corporate administration requirements (e.g. business planning, financial management, risk management, asset management, capital planning, business continuity planning, and human resource management) Metrolinx Act, Places to Grow Act, Planning Act, Revised Statutes of Ontario (RSO), Municipal Act) is an asset. Project management principles and practices, including budget and schedule controls, to lead and direct cross functional teams and consultants engaged in simultaneous projects (i.e. development, project progress, related staff, and project resources) and monitor project activities for adherence to timelines, budgets, and project performance objectives. Service‑focused management, leadership, and influencing skills to provide senior technical and administrative direction to an operating or functional unit. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity‑deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. recruitment@metrolinx.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

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