Director of Corporate Partnerships
FireWolves NLL
Oshawa Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum
of, or equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or
university, a master’s degree is preferable.
- Ideal
candidate will have at least 3+ years of experience in corporate
partnerships, business development, or related field. Sports entertainment
experience is preferred.
- Excellent
people skills, and an ability to interact effectively and in a
professional, diplomatic, and mature manner with individuals at all levels
of the organization.
- Candidate
must have problem solving skills as well as excellent communication and
presentation skills, including being comfortable speaking in front of
groups and company executives.
- Ability
to generate new and creative sales ideas.
- Ability
to be flexible in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining a positive
attitude, creativity, integrity and accountability
- Proficiency
in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
- Ability
to multi-task and prioritize.
- Self-motivated
and a strong desire to succeed.
- Excellent
written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated
customer service experience.
- Knowledge
of lacrosse is preferable.
- Familiar
with the Durham Region area preferable.
- Ability
to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the
organization.
- Flexible
work schedule and ability work non gameday events, nights, and weekends
and holidays as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead
Generation through maintaining a high volume of dynamic meetings and
calls.
- Prospect,
research and close sponsorship contracts for the FireWolves NLL
- Conduct
exceptional client needs based analysis and develop custom programs to
meet each client’s objectives and outcomes.
- Support
the development of high value partnership and sales opportunities through
the creation of sales presentations, client experience demos and the
structuring of deal terms.
- Develop
and maintain a sales pipeline of new revenue and upsell opportunities.
- Provide
regular reports on partnership performance to club leadership.
- Ensure
fulfillment of sponsorship contracts while identifying creative solutions
to maximize the value of the account.
- Work
with other departments on sponsored programs; including game presentation,
community relations, ticketing and others as necessary.
- Create
and present prospective sponsorship proposals for clients.
- Foster
existing corporate partner relationships to ensure retention and growth.
- Network
and attend appropriate business functions.
- Build
positive long-term relationships with key decision makers.
- Maintain
a positive attitude and adapt to a fast-paced working environment with a
strong attention to detail.
- Provide
accurate and reliable reporting information to be used in forecasting and
management updates.
- Being
present, punctual and engaged during all scheduled departmental meetings
- Assist
with departmental game-day activities, specifically related to client
entertainment.
- Attend and work community relations events within the market as well as FireWolves scheduled events.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 30 Aug 2025
Location: Oshawa Ontario
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
The FireWolves are the NLL’s youngest team, and we are thrilled to introduce our players, staff, and brand of fast, physical lacrosse to fans across the Durham Region.
Name: FireWolves NLL
Web: www.firewolvesnll.com