Gestionnaire de compte – Équipe d'activation des partenariats | Account Manager – Partnership Activation Team

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.

About the role

Reporting to the VP, Global Partnerships, you will be responsible for the daily management of relationships with global and national mid-size accounts and play a key role in delivering successful partnership campaigns. As part of the larger Global Partnerships team at Cirque du Soleil, the Account Manager will coordinate and manage the execution of partnership elements and be responsible for the overall integration of partner visibility into Cirque du Soleil’s marketing campaigns, digital assets, touring shows worldwide, and more.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with official partners (mid-size accounts);
• Manage contractual and non-contractual obligations, including all associated budgetary elements;
• Respond to sponsor activation needs, including social and digital media ideation, hospitality, leadership requirements, special events, etc.;
• Ensure project plans are delivered on time and within budget by maintaining work schedules and status reports;
• Manage the development of marketing visibility assets for all partners, on-site logistics, and social media plans;
• Ensure communication with internal and external stakeholders;
• Maintain strong relationships with operational units;
• Work closely with account coordinators to execute daily projects;
• Foster, develop, and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, creative agencies, contractors, freelancers, etc. as needed;
• Complete all other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration, communication, marketing, or a related field;
• A minimum of 5 to 6 years of experience in sponsorship or marketing, particularly in managing national and/or global accounts (agency environment a plus);
• Good knowledge of best practices in sponsorship;
• Proven experience in project planning, project management, and organizational skills;
• Strong judgment and priority management abilities;
• Solid work ethic and flexibility to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent team spirit, autonomy, and a proactive approach;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English;
• Available to travel 5% of the time.

Benefits

• A hybrid work model (4 days in-office and 1 day remote) promoting team collaboration and flexibility;
• Access to a private workspace when working from the office, in an inspiring environment;
• A culture focused on equitable practices and engaging team-building activities;
• Professional growth opportunities through high-quality, large-scale projects;
• A comprehensive benefits package, including group insurance, retirement savings plans (REER), and other perks;
• Personalized support aligned with your professional aspirations: training programs, regular check-ins, and cross-functional collaboration.