Manager, Sport Partnerships

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

Who we're looking for:

We are looking for a strategic, high-performing, and passionate brand-marketer to join our team as a Manager, Sport Partnerships. Interested? Are you a self-starter and critical thinker who enjoys collaborating as a team?  You will contribute to the development and execution of Rogers partnership strategy that not only breaks through but delivers against business objectives. Candidates must have an aptitude for strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and bring demonstrated experience planning, executing, and managing integrated partnership campaigns.

At Rogers, we’re committed to connecting communities, and partnerships is at the heart of that. Join our team to work across our best-in-class Sports & Entertainment partnerships portfolio including National Hockey League (NHL), Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Vancouver Canucks, Toronto Blue Jays, Tennis Canada, and Golf.  Reporting to the Director, Partnerships this role is responsible for strategy & execution across Rogers’ suite of partners and community initiatives to drive business results.

What you'll do:

• Program lead across various sport partnerships (hockey, baseball, tennis & golf – specific portfolio to be established based on candidate)

• Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional partners including Media, Creative, Experiential and Research/ Insights teams to lead, develop and execute integrated campaigns

• Manage Partnership marketing campaigns:

• Strategy & Development of multiple projects

• Lead program execution from end-to-end

• Drive the creative brief writing process

• Insights-driven creative development and media planning to activate Rogers partnerships

• Define and track key performance KPIs to measure success (post reports)

• Identifying opportunities/ key learnings to increase successful outcomes  

• Lead key responsibilities across Rogers’ partnerships portfolio:

  • Prepare memos/decks/ plans for senior leadership

  • Identifying and building partnership strategy that will optimize performance and deliver business results

  • Contribute insightful context to inform strategic thinking 

• Continuously identify ways to challenge the status quo and elevate Rogers partnerships relevant to business objectives and new innovative spaces for Rogers with potential for long-term growth and business impact – i.e. 5G innovation, fan/ community experiences, customer impact programs, digital experiences.

What you bring:

• 5+ years of marketing, strategic planning, and/or related partnerships experience managing large scale integrated campaigns

• University degree, preferably in marketing, and/or related field

• Critical-thinker with experience translating consumer insights into actionable tactics

• Understanding and use of research tools to distill data to insights

• Strong communication skills – confident brief / memo/ deck writer & verbal storyteller

• Ability to establish relationships and to influence

• Desire to innovate and share ideas that have real business impacts

• Deep understanding of partnership marketing industry landscape and trends (an intimate knowledge of North American / Global sports culture is a plus)

• Solutions oriented approach to problem solving

• A collaborator that can work successfully across all organizational levels in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to embrace change and continue to evolve

• Excellent organization and project management, able to manage multiple high-profile projects at once

What’s in it for you? 

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including: 

• Competitive salary & annual bonus 

• Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.

• Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.

• Paid time off for volunteering 

• Company matching contributions to charities you support 

• Growth & Development Opportunities:

  • Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program) o Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

• Wellness Programs:

  • Homewood employee & family assistance program  o Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions o Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes

• Our commitment to the environment and diversity:

  • Work for an organization committed to environmental protection o Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

This is a hybrid work position and will require you to be in office three days per week. You can choose which days work best for you! 

If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, here is what you can expect:

A 15-minute phone screen with your recruiter, an interview with Hiring Manager, 30-minute final round virtual interview with Director of the team. Best of luck!

​To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role. ​

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 333 Bloor St E,Payroll 4th Flr (199), Toronto, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Communications & Corporate Communication
Requisition ID: 316475
 
At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ.

Posting Notes:  Corporate