Manager, Partnership Development

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.     At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.    We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.    From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), 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.     We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.    Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.     This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.    So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.  ** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. ** Job Description MLSE is seeking a partnership sales professional to join the Global Partnerships team. MLSE’s Global Partnerships team is known for producing award-winning marketing programs that raise the bar for creativity and strategic delivery.  Reporting to the Senior Director, Global Partnerships, this revenue-generating role will focus on identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing new brand partnerships across MLSE’s portfolio, including the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto FC, and Toronto Argonauts.  The successful candidate will combine strong business development instincts, strategic marketing thinking, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in building creative, insight-led partnership solutions.  The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who is exceptional at identifying and engaging contacts at brands and in categories MLSE does not currently work with,…