At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

As part of our dynamic Music & Live Events Partnerships team, you will service and implement contract fulfillment for our global partners affiliated with the Live Nation business and increasing the overall level of activation.

• Manage various partnerships with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the management with signature partnerships.
• Respond to daily service inquiries from partners.
• Develop strong understanding of partner objectives.
• Develop strong understanding of Live Nation business landscape, and objectives and successfully align partner deliverables.
• Create and implement innovative, integrated promotional concepts that increase partner activation and deliver against partner objectives.
• Ensure all MLSE/Live Nation contractual obligations are being satisfied.
• Develop and manage individual partner budgets.
• Collaborate closely with all other departments to fulfill responsibilities, communicate and collaborate.
• Manage special events as the need arises (in-arena, in-market, hosting); oversee all elements of concert/event activities and executions as it relates to partners.
• Develop and present detailed year-end reports (including affidavit and full audit).
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as requested.
• Work closely with Live Nation owned and operated venues, festival teams and promoter partners across Canada.
• Organize and distribute concert/event tickets to internal and external stakeholders.

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience.  We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application. 

• Post-secondary degree or diploma; preferably in a Business-related discipline
• 2+ years experience in corporate sales or service, promotional marketing or event marketing
• Sponsorship experience (agency, client, or property side) is an asset
• Entertainment industry expertise an asset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable making presentations and public speaking
• Understanding of general marketing principles and a mentality for service; knowledge of mass media values
• Experience developing and managing budgets
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop professional relationships
• Creative self-starter, driven by results and alert to change
• Ability to see the big picture and strategize accordingly
• Both a team builder and team player who can relate professionally to all levels
• Performs well under pressure; lead multiple priorities simultaneously
• Confident user of MS Office 2000 and XP, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge and familiarity with current social media tools including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat
• Available to work evenings and weekends as required
• A positive, winning approach, incorporating integrity, confidentially and discretion
• Domestic travel may be required on occasion.

Apply by: October 18 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.