Game Day Coordinator, Global Partnerships

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.

Your passion for sport and brand partnerships will allow you to be a contributor within the Global Partnerships team, positioning MLSE as leaders within sport and entertainment at a global level. This role will assist department members with game night business activities such as leading all aspects of partner promotions, hospitality experiences and overall partnership account management. You will support partnerships with varying objectives and will crossover with all MLSE properties including the Maple Leafs, Raptors, Argonauts, Toronto FC and MLSE owned venues.

• Provide administrative and tactical support to the Global Partnership Marketing team on game nights for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Marlies, Raptors 905, Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts.
• Responsible for management and tracking of partner inventory on game nights such as rink boards, signage, hospitality experiences; maintain records of completed sponsor activities, bonus activities.
• Liaise directly with partners on game nights representing the whole Global Partnerships department in order to deliver high-end customer service to clients.
• Lend support at partner events (i.e. corporate skates) throughout the season and perform other related duties.

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 education in marketing or business administration or equivalent an asset.
• Ongoing awareness and responsiveness to outstanding client service.
• Must be available to work game nights.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to listen, understand and communicate optimally.
• Exposure to corporate sales, promotion creation/management, and/or event execution.
• Understanding of general marketing principles (knowledge of mass media and the value thereof).
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop professional relationships.
• Shown to perform well balancing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must have occasional access to a vehicle.

Apply by: December 9th, 2024

Experience the thrill of the Sports & Entertainment industry in a flexible (hybrid) work environment that supports employee wellbeing.

As a part of our recruitment process AI may be utilized to: screen applications, assess qualifications, and enhance candidate selection. We remain committed to ensuring a fair and equitable hiring experience for all candidates.

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.