WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As a key member of the Platform team, you will work cross-functionally to support the RBCx tech banking practice’s engagement goals. You will work closely with the Marketing Director and other senior stakeholders to accelerate visibility, awareness, and deepen relationships with existing clients, prospects and ecosystem leaders.

Responsibilities will include developing and implementing the engagement strategy for key sectors including LifeSciences, Fintech, and Cleantech, enabling sales activities and ecosystem presence, and the end-to-end management of value-added services and programs.

We are looking for someone who has built their career working with, and adding value to the Canadian tech ecosystem, developing strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders, and has a proven track record of building trust through collaboration. The successful candidate will be highly-organized with a background in program and/or event development and a strong network and extensive knowledge of the Canadian Tech Ecosystem.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Marketing Communications

• Enable the RBCx banking team by proactively identifying opportunities to engage with clients and prospects through Ecosystem activities.
• Facilitate speaking engagements and other profile opportunities for select RBCx leaders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and update sales materials, tools and resources.

Events, Partnerships and Sponsorships Management

• Leverage your existing network and build new relationships with leaders in the Canadian Tech Ecosystem, identifying opportunities for partnership that deliver mutual value.
• Manage existing sponsorships, to ensure contracts are being fulfilled in a meaningful way by RBCx; partners are fulfilling all aspects of the contract; reporting is complete; provide recommendations on sponsorship renewals.
• End-to-end management of value-added services like client marketplace, national programs, webinar content, forums and roundtables to support client activity.
• Closely collaborate across Platform teams including Design and Strategy, Marketing, Growth Operations and Corporate Communications, to ensure alignment with RBCx’s business goals.
• Work closely with the Events and Partnerships Managers to plan and execute networking events, panels, fireside chats and other events in partnership with regional leads across Canada.

Management & Admin

• Work alongside the Marketing Director in establishing, maintaining, and running a community-driven group of Ecosystem leaders, stakeholders, influencers, founders, and investors.
• Work alongside the Marketing Director in creating, developing, and tracking of new modules, initiatives, and projects in growing the RBCx platform.
• Keep diligent records such as updating and maintaining databases, managing budget, and measuring ROI, with support from the Events and Partnerships Managers.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Must have:

• Superior knowledge of the Canadian Tech Ecosystem, key organizations and leaders.
• An existing network of key contacts within the Canadian Tech Ecosystem.
• Experience supporting a sales function or direct experience in a sales role.
• Experience curating and hosting a breadth of online, in-person and hybrid events.
• Highly organized with an ability to prioritize competing initiatives and priorities, both strategic and day-to-day.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• French language proficiency is considered an asset.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services
• Flexible work/life balance options
• Opportunities to do challenging work

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