We are looking for a Bilingual Manager, Strategic Partnerships!

Are you detailed oriented and a strong team player? Do you want to work for an organization that believes in people’s potential? If yes, this position is for you!

At CFIB, your work supports small businesses in your community and across the country. You will have a hand in shaping the economy and future of the country. You will be independent through flexibility and accountability, so you can live and work at your best. You will join an organization that is collaborative and supportive, where more than 90% of employees agree it’s a great place to work. You will work closely with colleagues both locally and across the country, building upon synergies and learning from one another. You make a difference when you work at CFIB.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bilingual Manager, Strategic Partnerships. You will have the choice to either work remotely or choose to work in any of our offices in a hybrid work arrangement.

What will you do?

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships, you will negotiate new partnerships to increase the scope and depth of CFIB’s savings programs. The successful candidate will be a part of our plan to scale initiatives to strengthen our relationship with current members by enhancing our core services to ensure there is a deep value, thereby better promoting the full benefits of membership.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and drive strategy to increase growth in the area of member discounts and programs.
• Develop expertise on our current partner products, the market, and the competition.
• Target new leads for partnerships to achieve value add discounts to CFIB members.
• Oversee the due diligence and procurement of discount partners for CFIB. Identify sources of high value discounts for CFIB members.
• Actively participate in the RFP process.
• Other duties as assigned.

What makes a successful Bilingual Manager, Strategic Partnerships?

• Bachelor's degree in business/business administration, or equivalent, is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in similar role
• Bilingual (French and English) with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Must be a self-starter and have superior problem-solving and researching skills.
• Proven ability to persuade and influence decision makers both within and outside CFIB.
• Strategic, results oriented, analytical thinker, highly developed interpersonal skills and the capability to build successful relationships with key contacts.
• Proven ability to challenge or strongly defend member positions when appropriate.
• Experience working in a multiple stakeholder environment (internal teams, field teams, customer service teams, external partner teams, external agencies).
• Working knowledge of French is a strong asset.
• Available to occasionally travel within Canada and USA

What do we offer?

• Salary range: $75K - $85K per year
• Career advancement
• Flexibility
• Supportive leadership
• Training and development
• Benefits/Health and Wellness

CFIB has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. CFIB is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

As Canada’s largest association of small and medium-sized businesses, CFIB is in business to provide independent business with the resources they need, to give them more value, and to have their voice heard at all levels of governments.

Connect with us and find out why more than 90% of employees agree that CFIB is a great place to work!

Be a part of the solution and apply today!

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