Job Description Marketing Partnerships Specialist – Sports (12-Month Contract/Acting) Rank 1-5 Scarborough, ON (Hybrid) Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting opportunity for a Sport Partnership specialist to join our Toyota Brand Marketing department. This is a 12-month Contract/Acting opportunity and will report to the Manager, Toyota Brand. The selected candidate will oversee relationships with all Toyota Sport Partnerships (incl. Norther Super League – League and 6 Clubs – and the Vancouver Canucks). This role will also work with internal and agency stakeholders to build/roll out Partnership Strategies, and actualize assets negotiated within partnerships. What We’ll Bring: Company & Culture A hybrid work environment A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer Benefits Competitive compensation package Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Associate vehicle discount program Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits What You’ll be Doing: Build strategy for TCI sports partnerships that connect the Toyota brand to new audiences in Canada and build favorability amongst future consumers Build and report TCI sports-related annual partnerships KPI development in line with departmental goals and brand objectives/KPIs Facilitate integration and optimization of sports related partnerships across Toyota with a focus on utilizing modern engagement approaches (Data / Email) Oversee day-to-day relationships with TCI’s sport partnership properties (currently Northern Super League and Vancouver Canucks), sponsored athletes partnerships (if applicable) including reporting, program optimization, budget management, implementation and building relationships/future programs with agency and sports partners Preside over content and activations for sports partnerships, working with agencies and other stakeholders Spearhead Northern Super League (NSL) Taskforce in collaboration with agency partners and other internal stakeholders, including Sales Division, Zones, Parts & Service, Accessories, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Toyota Financial Services, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Evaluate and advise strategic recommendations for all sports-related partnerships What You’ll Bring: University/College degree in Marketing, Business or Sport Management, or related discipline Minimum of 5 years in Marketing or Sport Management – agency, property and/or customer side with a strong fundamental grounding in customer engagement through experience A proven track record guiding progressive partnership management and optimization Strong organization and time management – Able to work with multiple partners and on multiple projects on a regular basis Impactful and influential - Able to motivate and inspire internal and external teams as required Knowledge of negotiation – Able to assist in negotiations with suppliers and partners (new and existing) Excellent communication both verbal and written for daily work with partners and agencies Aptitude for making insightful recommendations based on gathered data Expertise in creating presentations and public-speaking Not mandatory, but having a passion for sports and interest in keeping up-to-date with sponsorship industry trends, news and best practices About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. #LI-MC1 #LI-Hybrid About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we’re building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of every journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below. Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver. Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H vehicles.
