Manager, Partnerships

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full Time

Marketing

Manager/Supervisor

Who we are

Join Scene+ and be part of Canada's most robust lifestyle loyalty program with over 15 million members and growing! We are a trusted brand, driven by the belief that there's always something to look forward to with rewards for every kind of life. Our goal is to become Canada's favourite loyalty program by nurturing our Members with rewards their way.

We're the exciting joint venture of Cineplex, Empire, and Scotiabank, blending the energy, optimism, and atmosphere of a startup with the support of three iconic Canadian companies. With over 100 team members and plans to grow more, we're an emerging, responsive company. We offer collaboration, accountability, challenges, and rewards to everyone who joins us.

Our motto is "Love what's next," and we believe it applies to your career too. Join us to help evolve the program, collaborate with amazing teams, and love what lies ahead.

Who we need

Reporting to the Account Director, Partnerships, we are looking for a Manager, Partnerships, to join our team. As our new Manager, Partnerships, you will support the strategic objectives of a key retail partner within the Scene+ loyalty program by leveraging data-driven insights to track KPIs, deliver actionable reporting, and provide strategic recommendations. You will also play a key role in aligning business needs with operational initiatives, enhancing the member experience, and driving overall performance through effective cross-functional collaboration.

This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring work in the office five days over two weeks.

What's in it for you:

Ownership. We are a data science-driven company, and our membership is in the millions and growing exponentially. You are looking for an opportunity with national exposure where you can implement partnership strategies and play a highly influential role, creating and presenting reports to stakeholders and drawing on insights to guide decision-making.

Future forward impact. You will be part of a future-forward team that values authenticity and invites fresh perspectives. You will gain exposure working across Scene+, with our owners, and with new and existing partners. You will be part of a close-knit and enthusiastic group of people who are happy to be part of our transformation.

Anticipation. We have a proven history of supporting the growth of our people. You will work with a manager who is open to giving and receiving feedback and dedicated to supporting the development of their team members. You will be encouraged to find and pursue professional growth opportunities. Whether you want to increase your influence in Partnerships or explore a career trajectory at one of our parent companies, there is always something to look forward to as we continue to grow.

As our new Manager, Partnerships, you will:

Grow your insights – and leverage them. You will track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for a strategic Scene+ account, using dashboards and collaborating with Data Science. You will provide weekly KPI updates, offer actionable recommendations, and deliver summarized Monthly Business Reports and Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). You will contribute data-driven insights to the key strategic account plan, identifying trends and growth opportunities.
Drive partner objectives. You will work closely with new and existing partners to identify their business objectives. You will collaborate with the Account Director and internal team, including marketing, operations, finance, and data analytics, to ensure continuous success by creating programs and experiences that achieve those objectives. You will lead the preparation and execution of QBRs, integrating KPI progress, strategic insights, and cross-functional updates. You will gather input, manage timelines, and ensure strategic alignment while summarizing findings, providing recommendations, and outlining actionable next steps.
Liaise. You will meet regularly with key owner stakeholders to explore opportunities where the team can add value to their businesses. You will serve as the primary liaison for Partnerships within account-related operational projects, ensuring clear communication of business requirements and regular updates on KPI impacts, risks, opportunities, and stakeholder considerations.
Manage projects and meetings. You will oversee and maintain partnership project trackers, QBR agendas, and meeting minutes—ensuring discussions are well-organized, action-oriented, and focused on KPI progress and strategic recommendations. In addition, you will prepare bi-weekly summaries of partner integration into operational projects.

You bring:

The experience. You bring insights, best practices, and expertise in Partnerships management or a similar role, preferably in the loyalty industry. You excel at analyzing data using dashboards, interpreting complex information, identifying key trends, and providing clear recommendations, and driving decision-making. You are a storyteller with proven success translating insights into compelling business narratives, connecting data to strategy to guide discussions.
The consulting approach. You are a natural relationship builder who can manage expectations, ask the right questions, influence decisions, and work across multiple levels of an organization. You have a proven ability to think critically, and leverage data and insights to develop creative solutions. You have experience taking a consulting approach to establishing and growing relationships across multiple levels, managing expectations and influencing decisions. You are a true partner and contributor, working alongside your clients and empowering them with the tools, strategies, resources, and project plans to meet business goals. As a strategic thought leader, you can independently execute your ideas and champion plans while remaining open and flexible to feedback.
The technical skills. You are proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and dashboard navigation tools such as Power BI or Tableau, allowing you to track performance and communicate insights effectively. You are data-driven and can draw deep insights from your analysis, asking intelligent questions to obtain further insights and propose creative plans, offering business and financial commentary on trends and drivers.
The project management skills. You can manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, overseeing resources, generating reports, and maintaining communication. You can identify gaps or problems, think critically, and propose and execute solutions. You can take the initiative and see it through from project plan to rollout, meeting deliverables, budget and timing, seamlessly adapting to changes in priorities, and shifting your focus when necessary.
The interpersonal skills. You have outstanding professional written, verbal, and presentation skills. You can navigate conflict, manage stressful situations, mediate, and facilitate discussions at any level. You genuinely appreciate diverse experiences and backgrounds and are interested in understanding others, hearing their perspectives, and addressing their concerns.

Join us.

At Scene+, we cultivate an innovative and collaborative environment. Guided by our values, we aim to exceed the expectations of our partners and members.

Member Focus: We prioritize the needs and experiences of our members in everything we do.

Teamwork: We believe in the power of collaboration and working together to achieve our goals.

Continuous Improvement: We strive for excellence by constantly seeking ways to improve and innovate.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of honesty and transparency in our actions.

Results Driven: We are committed to achieving outstanding outcomes and delivering value.

Passion: We are passionate about our work and dedicated to making a positive impact.

We offer:

Perks: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, performance-based bonuses, and extra rewards from our owners, including discounted rates on mortgages, banking, movies, and more.

Warmth: We foster a genuine culture where relationships, knowledge sharing, and creativity thrive.

Growth: Working for Scene+ offers exposure to a range of industries represented by our owners and partners. You'll have the chance to work on diverse initiatives, collaborate with cross-company teams, and expand your career path options both internally and with our owners.

What you can expect from our interview process:

A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company and how you will make an impact as our new Manager, Partnerships.
An interview with the Hiring Manager - the Account Director, Partnerships to learn about our current partnership strategy and owner and partner relationships. You will be able to share your insights into relationship building and your experience. It's a chance to ask questions about the company and the role.
An interview with the Director, Partnerships and Marketing to share why you are interested in joining Scene+ in this role, and share more about your professional goals. It's a chance to ask questions about the company's growth trajectory.

Apply now.

If you have 70% of what we're looking for and 100% authenticity and passion, express your interest here. Please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know what accommodations or assistance we can provide you during the application process.

At Scene+, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to integrate these values into everything we do, from our partners and offers to our teams and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates from diverse backgrounds, including women, persons with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC), the LGBTQ2SIA+ community, and other equity-seeking groups.

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