Partnerships Manager

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

$50–$57 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 3 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Develop and execute retail partnership strategies and initiatives, from concept through implementation, using market analysis and compelling business cases to guide decisions. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, influence senior leaders, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives, campaigns, and partnership activations.

Job details

Partnerships Manager Duration: 24 months | Start: ASAP Extension: Possible | FTE Conversion: Possible Location: Hybrid – 3 days onsite/week Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Role Overview We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented Partnerships Manager to develop and grow retail partnerships. This role will drive initiatives from concept through execution, develop compelling business cases, and influence senior leaders and external partners. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute partnership strategies and new initiatives, from concept through implementation. Build compelling business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive presentations to influence senior leadership and external partners. Identify partnership opportunities through market and competitive analysis and develop actionable strategies. Build and manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment and successful execution. Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives, campaigns, and partnership activations. Manage multiple priorities effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments, with a strong bias for action. Must-Have 5–15 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer strategy, partnerships, business development, or a related field. Strong strategic thinking, planning, and execution capabilities. Excellent executive communication, influence, presentation, and storytelling skills. Proven experience developing business cases and taking ideas from concept to execution. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and managing competing priorities. Significant Canadian market experience. Experience with large, complex, or top-tier organizations. Preferred Background Strategy Managers, Tier-1 Management Consultants, Customer Strategy Managers, or Partnership Strategy & Execution professionals. Financial services/banking experience is an asset. **AI in Hiring Notice: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with certain aspects of the recruitment and hiring process. AI tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. All final hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 5–15 years of experience in strategy, consulting, customer strategy, partnerships, business development, or a related field, with significant Canadian market experience and experience in large or complex organizations. Candidates should demonstrate strong strategic execution, executive communication, business case development, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage competing priorities in ambiguous environments.