Account Executive, Partnership Marketing - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Position Title:

Account Executive, Partnership Marketing**
Location:788 Beatty Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1**
Terms:Full-time, Permanent**
Reports to:Director, Partnership Marketing**We are looking for a new team member to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC in the position of
Account Executive, Partnership Marketing.

**The
Account Executive,Partnership Marketing is responsible for the planning and execution of all assigned partners' contractual elements, including traditional media assets, in-market promotions, in-arena activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs

Role Responsibilities:

Manage the planning and execution of all assigned partners' contractual elements, including traditional media assets, in-market promotions, in-arena activation, hospitality, experiential, and community programs

Assist in managing the execution of all partners' contractual elements, including in stadium elements such as LED minutes, field signage and in stadium graphics
Maintain superb working relationships with all partnership contacts and ensure a high level of partner satisfaction
Contribute to club revenue goals by assisting in all facets of the renewal process, including but not limited to; developing a strategic plan, leading meetings, discussions, & negotiations, creating detailed upsell opportunities
Track reporting metrics for partner deliverables and activations and prepare year end reports
Be the conduit between partnerships marketing and marketing team to manage design assets and get creative approvals
Manage partner player appearances as required
Provide support for all partner events as required
Assist with on site activation, production and/or hospitality responsibilities for all home games

Qualifications/Experience:

Must be legally entitled to work in Canada
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships in order to consistently maximize growth, and meet/exceed targets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including public speaking to small and large groups at all levels of an organization
Strong understanding of industry trends to enable the effective position of partnership opportunities
Proven ability to engage with a range of internal and external partners to achieve objectives
Ability to assess opportunities and risks to make sound decisions
23 Years of Sales, Marketing, or Event Management experience
Postsecondary experience with Marketing, Business or related disciplines is an asset
Experience with CRM is an asset
Knowledge of, or prior experience working within sports (pro or amateur) is an asset
A passion for soccer, sport, and a strong understanding of the North American soccer scene is an asset
Selfstarter who works well in a team environment
Flexible schedule and ability to work unconventional hours including weekends and game nights

The Club
Vancouver Whitecaps FC is the longest-running professional soccer club in Canada and the United States. Since its inaugural season in 1974, the club has united generations of loyal fans in British Columbia and beyond.

With academies in eight out of ten provinces, a network of partner clubs, and hundreds of camps and clinics every year, Whitecaps FC provide a foundation for Canada's soccer future.

In addition to its two professional men's teams, the Club is proud to be one of the first two founding teams for a new professional women's league in Canada, which will be launched in the year 2025.

We are also strongly committed to providing opportunities to Canadian athletes, both male and female, with the largest soccer development structure in Canada.

This includes academy programs in eight of ten provinces across the country.

In addition to building a winning team on and off the pitch, the Club places great importance in giving back to our community, harnessing the power of sport to create a stronger, more equitable & inclusive society through three key community goals: helping meet critical needs, using soccer to build life skills and creating soccer participation opportunities in Indigenous communities.

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

No recruiters or agencies, please.