Associate Analyst, Partnership Development & Solutions

MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership) • Toronto, ON

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About The Position

MLSE is looking for an Associate Analyst with a passion for creativity and thinking outside of the box to join the Partnership Development & Solutions team within Global Partnerships. The team is responsible for supporting the growth of the Global Partnerships business, discovering opportunities for growth aligned with our objectives and organizational purpose, and supporting new business development goals with a proactive and thoughtful lens. Reporting to the Strategist, Global Partnerships this role will focus driving sponsorship revenue and unlocking new opportunities for all of MLSE’s sports properties. The ideal candidate will be a creative, energetic and organized thought leader capable of researching, evaluating, and communicating key insights that will drive our business. We are looking for candidates who are excited about discovering new opportunities, are comfortable with ambiguity, and are eager for a challenge.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in a business-related discipline
• Solid comprehension of marketing, business development, partnerships, and research fundamentals
• Proven to be inclusive and empathetic within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, very comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships both internally and externally
• Ability to see the big picture, develop insights and help shape the strategic direction
• Able to operate in an ambiguous environment
• Proven to perform well under pressure while leading multiple priorities at a time with strong levels of organization.
• A positive, winning approach, incorporating integrity, confidentiality and discretion

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and communicating key market insights to inform go-to-market plans for business development and new assets.
• Stays current on industry trends and effectively shares implications with the broader team including business strategy trends, audience / fan insights, marketing and sponsorship leading practices, connectivity to competitors and global leading practices, etc.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify net new opportunities and contribute to moving the business forward, aligned with MLSE objectives and/or partner objectives.
• Can take direction from colleagues and develop a proposed plan of action to tackle new opportunities and projects, including the required insights and inputs.
• Develops a deep and thorough understanding of MLSE partners’ business and competitive environment to continually deliver against business objectives for both the partner and MLSE.
• Assist in the development of external-facing partnership documents, including new business proposals and renewals, and support the Partnership Development team in pitching new business proposals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree