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EDC Events & Partnerships Marketing Manager in Ottawa, Ontario
Events & Partnerships Marketing Manager - 0004NR
Posting Date: May 10, 2024, 1:35:34 PM
Primary Location: Ontario-Ottawa
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Full-time
Description
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.
When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.
Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. #LI-Hybrid
Team & Job Overview
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a financial Crown corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses make an impact at home and abroad. EDC offers financial products and knowledge to help Canadian businesses confidently enter new markets, reduce financial risk, and grow their business.
When you join our team, you’ll be helping Canadian businesses learn the endless possibilities that are open to them through export and help bring their vision, passion, and innovation to the world. Your knowledge and expertise will support more than 25,000 Canadian businesses and their customers in as many as 200 markets worldwide. You’ll work amongst the best and brightest in an inclusive, collaborative environment that fosters professional development and success. And you’ll know that you’re making an impact every day – for businesses, for Canada and for the people you work with.
Are you ready to make an impact? Join EDC, recognized as a Top 100 and Top Family-Friendly Employer, as we take on the risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world.
The Marketing team is seeking an Events & Partnerships Marketing Manager. You will be a part of the team that leads the strategy and activation of partnerships and marketing-led events. Collaborating with other groups across the business, we aim to increase EDC’s brand awareness and familiarity among Canadian exporters, access market knowledge, develop relationships with strategic partners and contribute to EDC's business objectives.
As an Events & Partnerships Marketing Manager you will be responsible for the strategic direction, development, planning, execution, and evaluation of events and partnerships.
The successful candidate will work closely with the regional business teams, inclusive trade and cleantech teams to manage a portfolio of events and partnerships for specified sectors, markets and audiences. In collaboration with the events marketing agency, key partners and other groups across the organization, the Events & Partnerships Marketing Manager will be responsible for bringing marketing leadership and customer insights to the design and execution of events in an agile environment.
Responsibilities
Proactively consult with internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, gaps and select the opportunities that best contribute to corporate objectives.
In conjunction with the business teams, prioritize events and sponsorships based on objectives and allocated budgets and continuously monitor wish list, providing updates on changes to leadership for decision-making purposes.
Develop and implement sponsorship packages in collaboration with business teams and partners.
Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders and partner organizations.
Negotiate with partners to obtain best value for money, ensure proper documentation is in place to support purchases and promptly process invoices.
Develop and implement successful EDC-led or partnered events.
Execute and manage event logistics and deliverables in collaboration with agency partner.
Determine and advise on possible topics and suggest and secure speakers.
Continually monitor, analyze, and evaluate success, including scorecard and dashboard updates, data tracking, results reporting, to demonstrate impact and determine opportunities for improvement.
Leverage CRM to analyze leads and activities related to events and partnerships.
Write and edit customer-focused marketing content to be used in both virtual and in-person events communications (invitations, event registration pages etc.)
Support and collaborate on maintaining and evolving the Events Brand Activation page and the roll out of events material to the regions.
Provide advice and mentoring to junior marketing employees and students on best practices and protocols on partnership, sponsorship and event management.
Key Competencies
Customer focus with emphasis on digital journey and experience (digital literacy)
Demonstrated ability to plan and think strategically
Effective influencing and negotiation skills (external and/or internal)
Proven organizational, multi-tasking and project management skills
Demonstrated ability to manage events and partnerships end-to-end
Strong collaboration, networking and relationship management skills
Ability to produce and edit content for marketing material
Screening Criteria
Bachelor's degree in business or communications or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum 5 years’ experience in event marketing or a marketing communications role
Experience in relationship management (preferably with industry and business organizations)
Experience with event logistics and project management
Excellent communication skills in English (written, verbal, presentation)
Solid knowledge of MS Office Software systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Assets
Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)
Knowledge of EDC’s mandate and Canada’s trade ecosystem
Strong network and experience working with a variety of business and industry associations with a focus on international trade
Location:
Export Development Canada is a hybrid work environment.
This role may be performed from EDC’s headquarters in Ottawa or any of our community hubs.
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Salary Range:
- Marketing Generalist 17: Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $81,012- $108,017 plus a performance-based incentive.
EDC's Commitment to Employment Equity
- EDC is committed to employment equity and achieving a diverse workforce. EDC actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI community. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you need any special accommodation.
How to apply
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. : Application deadline on www.edc.ca/careers : May 24, 2024, 11:59:00 PM EDC is committed to employment equity and actively encourages applications from women, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require special accommodation. Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. :
Req ID: 0004NR