Corporate Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator

The Corporate Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, execution, and stewardship of the Festival’s corporate sponsorship, corporate membership, and advertising sales initiatives. This role involves researching prospects, coordinating sales and renewal outreach, administering sponsor and member benefits, processing advertising sales and payments, and supporting donor and sponsor engagement to ensure the effective delivery of sponsorship commitments and revenue-generating activities.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Corporate Sponsorship & Advertising, the Coordinator collaborates with internal departments, corporate members, sponsors, advertisers, and other stakeholders to support revenue goals and maintain positive business relationships. This position also maintains prospect databases, prepares solicitation and communication materials, and represents the Festival when hosting corporate sponsors and members at performances and special events.

Responsibilities: Corporate Sponsorship, Membership & Advertising Sales Support the research, sales, implementation, and stewardship of corporate sponsorships, the corporate membership program, and advertising sales initiatives in collaboration with the Associate Director. Research prospective corporate members, sponsors, and advertisers; develop contact lists and maintain accurate prospect and client databases. Coordinate renewal and sales outreach to corporate members and advertisers.

Prepare and maintain internal materials related to advertising sales and the corporate membership program. Update solicitation, communication, and thank-you materials for corporate membership and advertising initiatives. Sponsorship & Membership Fulfillment Coordinate, administer, and deliver corporate member and sponsor benefits and recognition elements. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure sponsorship requirements are fulfilled in accordance with agreements and that advertising elements are implemented as planned.

Represent the Festival when hosting corporate sponsors, members, and donors at performances and special events, including opening-night dinners and receptions. Advertising Administration Coordinate and process advertising sales, including bookings, invoicing, payments, and receivables. Maintain accurate records related to advertising sales and associated transactions. Other Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures, and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.

Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset, but is not required. Relevant professional experience, demonstrated skills and practical knowledge are equally valued. Candidates with a strong combination of applicable work experience, transferable skills and proven competencies will be given full consideration, regardless of formal educational qualifications. 2 to 4 years of related experience Demonstrated business acumen and understanding of sales and relationship management.

Strong presentation and sales skills. Strong customer service and relationship-building skills. Exceptional attention to detail with strong editing and quality-control skills Behavioural Competencies: Communication: actively listen and effectively transmit and receive information Commercial awareness: understand how the business makes money, what customers want and what challenges there are in the industry Results oriented: diligently pursue a project to fruition and inspire others to do the same Initiative: proactively execute tasks and resolve issues with minimal guidance Time Management: efficiently allocate and use time to meet goals and deadlines, prioritize tasks as necessary