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Senior Director, Partnership Sales

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group

Directeur principal, Partenariats | Senior Director, Partnership Sales

Team: Ventes, marketing et communications | Sales, Marketing and Communications

Location: Montréal, QC, Toronto, ON, Vancouver, BC

Commitment: Permanent/Temps plein | Permanent/Full-Time

Workplace Type: hybrid

Directeur principal, Partenariats

Ventes, marketing et communications

Poste temp pleins

À propos de nous

Nous sommes nés d'une troupe éclectique. Venez vivre l'expérience d'être vous-même au quotidien pour créer l'extraordinaire.

Notre mission

Depuis 1984, Le Groupe Cirque du Soleil mise sur un travail toujours plus créatif et féérique afin de repousser sans cesse les limites de l'imaginaire et surprendre les spectateurs!

L'innovation et la créativité sont au cœur de nos spectacles et continueront de transcender nos productions à venir à travers le monde entier.

Aujourd'hui, nous avons une place pour celles et ceux qui ont un goût marqué pour concevoir des produits exceptionnels, pour assurer le bon déroulement des opérations, pour mettre leur ingéniosité au service de leur équipe, en plus de contribuer à valoriser leur expertise et développer des pratiques uniques au Cirque du Soleil!

Alors n'attendez plus et rejoignez l'aventure Circassienne ! Vous y rencontrerez des personnes ambitieuses et passionnées du monde du divertissement !

L'opportunité

Le directeur principal ou la directrice principale, Ventes de partenariats, est responsable de stimuler le développement de nouveaux partenariats d’affaires (nationaux et internationaux) au sein de l’équipe de commandites corporatives. Chargée de générer de nouveaux revenus d’affaires ainsi que des revenus de renouvellement pour la marque Cirque et ses spectacles, cette personne dirigera les activités de prospection de commandites, les présentations, les négociations et la conclusion d’ententes majeures de commandite dans des catégories et territoires clés.Ce poste relève du vice-président, Partenariats.

Ce que vous ferez

  • Diriger les efforts de vente visant l’acquisition de nouveaux partenariats à travers le portefeuille mondial de clients, avec un accent sur le Canada;
  • Maintenir et développer un réseau bien établi de contacts au sein des marques et des agences afin de générer de nouvelles occasions d’affaires, stimuler les revenus et mener les ententes à terme du début à la fin;
  • Générer des revenus annuels de plusieurs millions de dollars;
  • Analyser les tendances du marché, tirer parti des données et transformer les objectifs d’affaires en arguments de vente percutants et convaincants;
  • Posséder une vision multinationale et la capacité de travailler avec des cultures diversifiées;
  • Voyager au besoin afin de rencontrer les clients en personne, assister à des événements et à des activités de réseautage;
  • Jouer un rôle actif dans le développement des catégories clés;
  • Diriger les discussions de renouvellement dans les catégories qui vous sont attribuées;
  • Effectuer toute autre tâche connexe assignée.

Ce que vous apportez

Pour réussir dans ce poste, la personne candidate doit être en mesure d’exécuter chacune des responsabilités essentielles au plus haut niveau. Les exigences ci-dessous sont représentatives des connaissances, compétences et/ou aptitudes requises.

  • Au moins huit (8) années d’expérience en ventes de partenariats de marque intégrés et de commandites intégrées, à l’échelle nationale et internationale, dans le secteur des arts et du divertissement (c.-à-d. événements en direct, agences de production événementielle ou expérientielle, plateformes médiatiques, agences de marketing sportif, publications de mode, etc.);
  • Expérience démontrée avec des ententes atteignant la tranche moyenne des sept chiffres à l’échelle nationale;
  • Excellentes aptitudes en communication, en présentation et en relations interpersonnelles;
  • Excellente communicatrice ou excellent communicateur, doté(e) d’un esprit entrepreneurial et passionné(e) par le développement des affaires et le processus de vente;
  • Fort esprit de prospection, excellente intelligence émotionnelle et aisance à évoluer dans un environnement en constante évolution;
  • Réseau de contacts de haut niveau au sein de grandes et moyennes entreprises, particulièrement celles possédant des portefeuilles de partenariats;
  • Excellente connaissance des secteurs du divertissement et des commandites, avec une capacité démontrée à identifier et développer de nouvelles occasions de partenariats stratégiques;
  • Aisance à travailler dans un environnement hybride couvrant plusieurs fuseaux horaires;
  • Capacité à communiquer efficacement avec les parties prenantes et les membres de la direction;
  • Vérification du droit de travailler au Canada pour le Groupe de divertissement Cirque du Soleil.

Ce que nous offrons

Salaire concurrentiel, établi en fonction de l’expérience, ainsi qu’un généreux programme d’avantages sociaux comprenant une assurance médicale, dentaire, visuelle, vie et invalidité, des vacances payées ainsi qu’un régime d’épargne-retraite.

  • L'occasion de mettre vos compétences au service de l'une des marques de divertissement en direct les plus emblématiques au monde
  • Un environnement créatif et collaboratif où le savoir-faire artisanal rencontre la technologie
  • Une exposition unique aux processus de création de costumes et aux productions artistiques de calibre international
  • Des occasions de développer votre expertise en fabrication numérique au sein d'une équipe innovante et engagée

Le Groupe Cirque du Soleil s'engage à créer et à maintenir un milieu de travail accessible et inclusif. Fier ambassadeur de l'égalité en emploi, nous nous engageons à éliminer toute forme de discrimination fondée sur l'âge, la couleur de la peau, les origines, la religion, le sexe, le genre, l'orientation sexuelle ou toute autre caractéristique. La rédaction neutre et inclusive est privilégiée dans l'ensemble de nos affichages. Des mesures d'adaptation sont offertes sur demande tout au long du processus de recrutement.

Senior Director, Partnerships

Sales, Marketing and Communications

Full-Time Position

About Us

We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.

Today, we are a world leader in live entertainment, captivating audiences in over 60 countries. We are a creative force united by a shared belief in the power of human imagination.

Our Mission

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation through unforgettable live experiences. Our productions inspire millions of spectators around the world, and our teams bring that magic to life every day.

Today, we are looking for people who are passionate about creating exceptional experiences, solving complex challenges, collaborating across diverse teams, and continuously elevating their expertise.

Join the Cirque adventure and be part of a company where imagination, performance, and innovation come together to create the extraordinary.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Director, Partnerships Sales is responsible for driving new business partnerships (domestic and global) as part of the corporate sponsorship team. Tasked with generating new business and renewal revenue for the Cirque Brand and Shows, this individual will lead sponsorship outreach, pitches, negotiation and close major sponsorship deals in key categories and territories.This role will report to the VP, Partnerships.

What You'll Do

  • Lead new business sales efforts for partnerships across the Global Client Portfolio with a focus on Canada;
  • Maintain and grow a robust network of brand and agency contacts and relationships to develop new leads, drive revenue and nurture deals from start to finish;
  • Secure annual revenue in the mid-seven figures;
  • Analyze market trends, leverage data, and turn business objectives into compelling sales;
  • Have a multi-national outlook and ability to work with diverse cultures;
  • Travel as needed to meet with clients in person, attend events and networking functions;
  • Play an active role in the key category development;
  • Lead renewal conversations within your assigned categories;
  • Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

What You Bring

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • At least 8 years of integrated domestic & global integrated brand partnership/sponsorship sales experience within Arts & Entertainment (i.e. live events, event / experiential production agencies, media platforms, sports marketing agencies, fashion publishing, and so on);
  • Successful track record with deal sizes reaching the mid-seven-figure range on a national scale;
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
  • Skilled storyteller with an entrepreneurial spirit who enjoys the sales process;
  • Hunter-mentality, high EQ, and comfortable with ambiguity;
  • High-level contacts at large / midsize corporations, particularly companies with partnership portfolios;
  • Knowledge of and strength in entertainment and sponsorship landscapes, confident across white-space partnership development;
  • Comfort working in a hybrid environment across multiple time zones;
  • Ability to communicate to stakeholders and executives;
  • Verification of the right to work in Canada for Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group.

What We Offer

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and retirement savings plan.

  • The opportunity to contribute your skills to one of the world's most iconic live entertainment brands
  • A creative and collaborative workshop environment where craft and technology meet
  • Exposure to unique costume creation processes and world-class artistic productions
  • Opportunities to grow your expertise in digital fabrication within an innovative, purpose-driven team

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, we are committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, race, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings. Accommodations are available for those with disabilities upon request throughout the recruitment process.

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