Account Manager, Partnership Activation (Internal Posting)

Internal Candidates Only - This opportunity is exclusively available to actively employed employees of Senators Sports & Entertainment. External applications will not be considered for this position.

The Opportunity

The Ottawa Senators are seeking an energetic, partner-focused professional to join us as an Account Manager, Partnership Activations. This is an excellent opportunity to join an NHL franchise in a client facing position which will allow the candidate to become fully engaged in the business of a major league sports team.

The Account Manager, Partnership Activation, works closely with the Corporate Sales & Partnership Team to oversee partnership accounts and manage the delivery of all contractual obligations and assets. This team member is focused on developing strong partner relationships and provides exceptional client service and support.
This individual will lead the overall delivery of all sponsorship assets within their portfolio.

Number of vacancies: 1

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple corporate accounts and ensure contractual obligations are executed in
  a timely and organized manner. This includes delivery of contractual assets such as signage (both static and led), social media & digital programs, in-market and in-arena activations & promotions, broadcast assets, game-related activities, event management, game ticket & suite night deliverables, Marketing integrated programs and program development

• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively with both internal departments and corporate partners
  

• Develop and foster strong partner relationships and deliver outstanding customer service
  

• Coaching and mentoring of Coordinators and Interns within the Corporate Partnership Activation Team.

• Responsible for evaluating and reviewing client assts regularly. Updating and providing suggestions to accomplish partner goals and align with their strategy.

• Assesses and initiates things independently.

• Manage department and interdepartmental planning and processes.
• Provide recommendations with focus on efficiency and best practices
  

• Develop and deliver individual Customer Care Plans with a focus on unique client needs
  

• Provide support to sales team members with research, brainstorming, proposal development planning, account management, and renewal planning.

• Utilize Digideck platform for proposal and presentation building when needed.
  

• Responsible for the creation and delivery of campaign summaries, event overviews, asset proposals, reporting, and annual sponsorship reviews at season end.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the third-party analytics platform to assist with this reporting.

• Work closely with Finance Dept to ensure timely, accurate reporting of value banks, contract expenses, invoicing, purchase orders, payments, and internal processes. Monthy reconciliation meetings are required.

• Lead inventory management and scheduling process for select corporate partnership assets.

• Maintain close communication with our partners through weekly/biweekly calls and meetings with clients.
  

• With a focus on partner strategy, work with the corporate sales team for revenue growth opportunities within the partnership.
  

• Maintain and update all partner communications in Salesforce and Kore inventory management program. Also required to maintain contract status documents
  

• Assist with planning and delivery of contractually committed corporate events.

• Required to work evenings and weekends, dependent on game schedule, client activation needs, and special events.
  

Qualifications (what we look for)

• University or College graduate.
  

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, bilingualism (French & English) is an asset.
  

• Previous experience working in Sports Partnerships or a client-facing Marketing role is an asset
  

• Well-organized and responsible with an aptitude for problem-solving and managing multiple priorities

• A team player with the ability to work well with others.
  

• Self-motivated, results oriented.
  

• Able to work independently, as well as in a team setting.
  

• Excellent organizational skills and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service and customer care.
  

Who We Are

The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club is a professional sports organization competing in the National Hockey League (NHL) and representing Canada’s capital city. The Club delivers world-class sport and live entertainment experiences to the Ottawa-Gatineau region while operating in a fast-paced, collaborative environment across hockey operations, business operations, and event delivery, with a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and community impact.

What We Offer

Employees will have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access to memorable fan experiences, and exclusive perks such as staff tickets to games and events, partnership discounts (Goodlife, etc.), and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.

This role is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, wellness subsidy, and retirement programs. Support for continued learning (tuition reimbursement) is available, as well as access to multiple learning platforms.

Active social committee, which hosts multiple large-scale events throughout the year.

This role falls within a base salary range of $58,800 to $90,000 annually, consistent with the organization’s established salary ranges. Salary ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to market data, internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skillset.

Application Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.

Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.

SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.

SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws.

To all recruitment agencies: SSE does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. SSE is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.