[Hiring] Manager, Corporate Partnerships @MS Canada

Role Description

The Manager, Corporate Partnerships plays a lead role in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of corporate partnerships. This role is responsible for building lasting relationships with corporate partners and generating revenue that supports MS Canada’s mission.

The Manager will work collaboratively across internal teams and with external partners to develop innovative partnership opportunities that engage corporations and their employees in meaningful ways.

Key Areas of Impact:

• Maintain and grow existing corporate partnerships through exceptional stewardship and meaningful integration across MS Canada initiatives, including sponsorship, cause marketing, employee engagement, and corporate team participation.
• Identify, cultivate, and solicit new corporate partnerships to build strong relationships and generate revenue in support of MS Canada’s mission.
• Identify new corporate prospects and opportunities and apply a variety of strategies and tactics to facilitate growth within the corporate partnerships portfolio.
• Develop and implement blended partnership opportunities that engage corporations through multiple avenues such as sponsorship, employee giving, cause marketing campaigns, and mission-driven investments.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate corporate partners across MS Canada programs, campaigns, and community fundraising initiatives.
• Serve as an internal resource and subject matter expert on corporate engagement, helping to strengthen understanding and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship, fundraising, or business development.
• Ability to build authentic and meaningful relationships with corporate partners, leading with trust, empathy, and a commitment to MS Canada’s mission and values.
• Experience identifying, cultivating, and securing new corporate partners.
• Exceptional client relations and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong contract negotiation and partnership development skills, with the ability to create strategic and creative opportunities for corporations to engage with MS Canada.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both internal and external audiences.
• Proven ability to take initiative and carry projects to completion with minimal supervision.
• Experience using CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) to manage partnerships and track revenue.

Benefits

• Starting salary within the range of $68,000-$72,000.
• Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage.
• Opportunity to secure your financial future with retirement plan matching.
• Investment in your professional growth and development.
• Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends.
• Support work-life balance through flexible schedules and hybrid work arrangements.