Strategic Partnerships Manager

Job title:

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Company

Compass Group

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!Why work with Compass Digital? We are a member of Compass Group North America the leading foodservice and support services company. We create remarkable customer experiences through the innovative design and development of technology products and services. Compass Digital began as an innovation startup and the team has since rapidly grown and now supports technology and innovation across all of North America. Compass digital is comprised of user experience designers, developers, data scientists, project managers, business analysts, marketers and technology implementation managers, all of whom look at the world from a human perspective to rethink what’s possible in the areas of technology innovation and consumer engagement within the foodservice and hospitality industries. Join us.Job SummaryThe Strategic Partnerships and Marketing Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of CDV’s startup portfolio by fostering strategic relationships and building CDV’s brand presence, both within Compass Group and externally. This individual will be responsible for engaging Compass Group’s Business Units (BUs), promoting CDV’s initiatives, and creating a competitive edge through innovation. The role combines elements of partnership management, strategic marketing, and event coordination to position CDV as a critical resource within Compass Group and the foodservice industry.Now, if you were to come on board as our Strategic Partnerships Manager, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Engage Business Units: Increase BU awareness of CDV, promoting CDV as a key innovation partner.
• Build Stakeholder Relationships: Cultivate connections with key BU stakeholders, fostering advocacy for CDV’s initiatives.
• Quarterly Stakeholder Meetings: Host regular sessions to showcase CDV’s initiatives and align on innovation goals.
• Streamline Portfolio Integration: Connect CDV portfolio companies with BUs, supporting pilot programs for scalable implementation.
• Strengthen CDV Brand: Position CDV as a leading innovator within Compass and the market through targeted branding.
• Public Relations Strategy: Boost CDV’s visibility with a PR strategy that highlights Compass’s innovation leadership.
• Track Success Metrics: Measure engagement, brand impact, and pilot outcomes to ensure CDV’s strategic alignment and improvement.

Think you have what it takes to be our Strategic Partnerships Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Background: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or a related field. Experience in partnerships, marketing, or business development is preferred.
• Strategic and Analytical: Strong business acumen with an understanding of partnership management, able to identify strategic alignment opportunities across diverse business units.
• Relationship-Driven: Excellent interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships and networks across departments and externally.
• Marketing and Branding Savvy: Experience in brand building and PR strategy, with the ability to craft messages that resonate with different audiences.
• Event Planning Skills: Organized and detail-oriented, with a track record of successfully planning and managing events that align with strategic goals.
• Outcome-Oriented: Able to define and measure success metrics for partnership and marketing initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.

Expected salary

Location

Mississauga, ON

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:33:16 GMT

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