About the Role
Reporting to the VP, Global Partnerships, the Account Coordinator will support the Global Partnerships Team, including Sales, Strategy and Activation, in delivering world-class partnerships to our sponsors. The successful candidate will have an interest in customer service, experiential activation, marketing, hospitality, partner strategy and ideation, with a keen attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach. This role will involve working with various internal and external stakeholders, managing budgets, internal processes, and supporting both individual and group accounts.
Responsibilities
- Oversee individual sponsorship accounts, including supporting partnership deliverables such as hospitality, panels, activations, special events, ticketing, budgets, reporting, and overall partner success.
- Support account managers with larger accounts and special events.
- Assist the team with ideation, process enhancements, premiere preparations, briefs, ticketing inventory, and marketing/media support and collaboration with other internal teams.
- Coordinate onsite exclusive experiences such as behind-the-scene visits, Q&A sessions with cast and crew, and onsite activations.
- Act as the gatekeeper for partner brand visibility across all Cirque du Soleil marketing campaigns and digital assets for relevant shows.
- Be a positive teammate who is eager to contribute and learn.
Requirements
- BA in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- Sponsorship, Partnerships activation, or Events background is a definite asset.
- 2-3 years of experience in Sponsorship, Brand Activation, and/or Marketing (agency or client-side).
- Understanding of general partnership marketing principles and a strategic planning mindset.
- Demonstrates teamwork, proactivity, and attention to detail.
- Ability to be self-directed and work independently with integrity.
- Effective organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing demands.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work well with all management levels.
- Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in French and English.
- Strong relationship management skills.
Skills
- Customer service
- Experiential activation
- Marketing
- Hospitality
- Partner strategy
- Ideation
- Attention to detail
- Proactive approach
- Collaborative approach
- Budget management
- Process management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Relationship management
Location
- Montréal Studio
Work Type
- Permanent
- Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Experience Level
- 2-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Group insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Other perks
- Professional growth opportunities
- Personalized support
- Training programs
- Regular check-ins
- Cross-functional collaboration opportunities
About the Company
- Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been creating innovative and magical work that pushes the boundaries of imagination and surprises audiences worldwide.
- The company values creativity and innovation at the core of its shows and future productions.
- They offer a unique work environment where employees can be themselves and create extraordinary things.
- The company culture is focused on developing equitable practices and engaging team-building activities.
Equal Opportunity
- Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace.
- Proudly an 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.
