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Creative Strategist

Cirque du Soleil

Creative Strategist

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New York, NY, USA

Hybrid

80-110 Annually

Senior level

News + Entertainment

The Role

Create high-impact pitch decks and proposals for global sponsorship sales; manage pre-sales from pitch to sale; collaborate across strategy, activation, and sales; research brands and trends; maintain deep knowledge of Cirque du Soleil IP and offerings; present and sell custom programs internally and to clients.

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As the position is located in the United States, the job description is available in English only.

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Creative Strategist

Sales, Marketing, and Communications

Permanent/Full-Time Position

**This position is offered remotely for candidates located outside the greater Montreal and Las Vegas area.

Candidates based in Montreal or Las Vegas will be required to work on-site, in accordance with local practices.**

We have a place for individuals with a distinct penchant for ensuring the smooth operation of our shows and events, for conceiving remarkable products, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, and for contributing to the enhancement of their expertise and the development of exceptional practices. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group relies on an ever more creative and collaborative approach to work in order to constantly push back the limits of the imagination!

Put your expertise in the spotlight

The Integrated Marketing Strategist is tasked with building out world class pitches to support the global sponsorships sales team. Reporting to the Director, Partnership Strategy, this role will play a key role in the day to day strategic and pitch needs of the sales team across a large portfolio of opportunities.

Essential Functions

· Develop impactful pitch decks and proposals leveraging data, strategy, creative ideation and available assets

· Work cross-functionally across strategy, activation and sales teams to gain manage the pre-sales process from initial pitch to revisions through to sale

· Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of Cirque du Soleil IP, residency and touring shows, artist network/talent and all offerings provided to brand partners

· Research categories and brand-specific activities, presenting briefs, strategic insights and relevant considerations that will impact sales activity

· Stay on top of the latest trends to think outside the box on new programs and offerings that deliver value to brands and revenue for Cirque

· Deliver consistent, premium results and ensure consistency across all departmental materials and messaging

· A willingness and desire to present and sell-through custom programs and ideas, both internally to sales and leadership, and externally to clients of all levels.

Qualifications

· Minimum 5 years in integrated marketing or brand management in an agency setting

· Excellent verbal, creative/copy writing and presentation development expertise

· Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and able to balance multiple priorities

· Strategic, creative thinker with the ability to translate partner needs into “sellable” ideas that generate revenue

· Must be a self-starter and a strong problem solver

· Strong capabilities across Apple and Microsoft applications (Keynote, PPT, Excel, Word)

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.

HERE IS AN OVERVIEW

- A collaborative work environment with an in-office presence of four days per week, designed to support teamwork, learning and delivery: with flexibility in how we organize our work.

- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use

- A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events

- Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career

- A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you

- Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.

Skills Required

Minimum 5 years in integrated marketing or brand management in an agency setting
Excellent verbal, creative/copy writing and presentation development expertise
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and able to balance multiple priorities
Strategic, creative thinker with ability to translate partner needs into sellable ideas that generate revenue
Self-starter and strong problem solver
Strong capabilities across Apple and Microsoft applications (Keynote, PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Willingness and desire to present and sell-through custom programs and ideas internally and externally

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The Company

HQ: Las Vegas, NV

3,658 Employees

Year Founded: 1984

What We Do

Originally composed of 20 street performers in 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group completely reinvented circus arts and went on to become a world leader in live entertainment. On top of producing world-renowned shows, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group extends its creative approach to a large variety of entertainment forms such as multimedia productions, immersive experiences, theme parks and special events. Going beyond its various creations, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group aims to make a positive impact on people, communities and the planet with its most important tools: creativity and art.