Account Executive – Partnership Activation Team

Sales, Marketing and Communications

Permanent position

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

OUR MISSION

Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION

Reporting to the Manager, Global Partnerships Activation, the position will coordinate the execution of the partnership elements on a global level and be responsible for the overall integration of partners in Cirque du Soleil’s marketing campaigns, digital assets and onsite touring shows worldwide. The successful candidate will have an interest in customer service and relationship building, with the ability to maintain an attention to detail across a number of ongoing projects.

Duties would also involve liaising with partners and working closely with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop a strong understanding of partner business objectives and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide strategic opportunities to deliver upon these objectives;

• Support account managers in managing the relationship with partners;

• Support the creation of integrated promotional concepts that increase partner activation

• Develop detailed end-of-season partnership fulfillment reports;

• Work within a team environment to build strong relationships supporting interdepartmental objectives;

• Provide support in the execution of co-branded marketing campaigns;

• Coordinate tracking and manage of creative campaign timelines;

• Coordinate onsite exclusive experiences such as behind-the-scene visits, Q&A with cast and crew, as well as onsite activations;

• Assist in fulfilling Hospitality partner benefits such as partner ticket inventories;

• Assist on managing all activations and is the gatekeeper of partners brand visibility on all Cirque du Soleil’s marketing campaigns and digital assets for Big Top and Arena touring shows;

• Consolidate, update and share key information regarding partners presence in markets worldwide with all relevant internal stakeholders;

• Gather and package comprehensive marketing plans and data to be shared with our partners.

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• BA in Business Administration, Marketing or related discipline. Sponsorship, Partnerships activation or Events background is a definite asset;
• 3-4 years’ experience in Sponsorship, Brand Activation and/or Marketing (agency or client);
• Understanding of general partnership marketing principles and a mindset for strategic planning;
• Teamwork, proactivity and attention to details;
• Be self-directed and able to work independently with integrity;
• Effective organization and prioritization, with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing demands;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, able to work well with all levels of management;
• Excellent level proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Exceptional written and verbal communication (French and English) as well as relationship management skills.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

HERE IS AN OVERVIEW

• An inclusive hybrid work mode and flexible working hours
• Access to an individual workspace on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• Opportunity to be creative and have a measurable impact on one of the largest global entertainment brands
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.