Partnerships and Events Consultant

The Partnerships and Events Consultant plans, organizes, coordinates, and controls all activities of sales, communications, and business events at the regional level to Unica external and internal business partners. This 6-month contract role is responsible for managing partnerships including partner account management, donations and sponsorships, budget administration, and competitions related to business needs.

Summary Of Role & Responsibilities

• Determine strategic and tactical directions for all communication and business event files as well as timelines.
• Develop, plan, coordinate and deploy communications by traditional means and new adopted approaches. Implement launching plans for various products.
• Manage the projects and ensure deadlines are met. Coordinate the communication and events internally and externally.
• Manage budgets, and present progress updates to the relevant stakeholders.
• Create and administer various sales support and communication tools to support the Business Development Consultants (BDCs).
• Management of donation requests and business sponsorships.
• Assist in activating existing partnerships and establishing new broker appointments.
• Monitor budgets and processes related to promotional items for the Senior Director Business Development and Broker Financial Solutions.
• Measure and consistently present results to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Work in collaboration with the Projects and Systems Solutions, Marketing and Beneva OPUS/Guidewire teams to manage and update broker accounts information, and maintain updated email communication lists.
• Participate in the innovation of business development by building relationships with external partners and other organizations.
• Actively participate in cross-sector projects and initiatives and various committees to represent the needs of the sales teams.
• Plan, organize, manage, and communicate deadlines for events and client meetings.
• Manage and promote change management communications, talent attraction and retention, skills development, mobilization, and diversity, in line with the company's values.
• Assume any other related responsibilities or responsibilities as requested by the Senior Director of Business Development and Broker Financial Solutions.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in the marketing field, preferably in the financial services or property & casualty industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an ability to analyze, plan and coordinate work.
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English language both spoken and written.
• High degree of flexibility for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well individually or as part of a team in completing projects and task assignments.
• Proficiency with information management, reporting and tools like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and online communications tools like Dialog Insight.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, journalism, or related field. A Master's degree would be an asset.
• Bilingual abilities (French and English) are a strong asset.

L'Unique and Unica are equal opportunity employers, so we encourage all women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous people, as well as visible and ethnic minorities to apply.