Partnerships and Vendor Relationships Specialist

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

The Partnerships and Vendor Relationships Specialist is to oversee the existing portfolio of CANEX Marketplace Affinity Partnerships ensuring continuity, growth, and successful program management.

They will manage and maintain national partnerships for CANEX Marketplace, and assist in tracking, monitoring, and coordinating the accrual and revenues/ dividends to achieve revenue targets. They will understand each partner’s specific strategic needs, and evaluate new or enhanced service delivery, marketing opportunities, and the associated profitability and risk. They will prepare market research analysis to increase the effectiveness of partnerships and programs to meet the changing needs of partners, colleagues, and customers.

In addition, the person in this role should be comfortable with basic marketing and program management principals. They will ensure annual negotiations and renewals are ratified, as well as all contractual deliverables are met.

They will work closely with CANEX and Corporate Marketing teams, as well as many other CFMWS divisions where applicable.

This individual will prepare and deliver presentations and reports on portfolio challenges/opportunities and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Merchandising or a related discipline AND several years of experience in category management, marketing, business development, or progressive retail experience

Experience

In coordinating the operations and delivery of marketing and promotional programs for retail products and/or services

In invoice processing and purchase orders

In project management

In preparing reports

In budget administration

In applying and interpreting policies and procedures

In planning and conducting training and presentations

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

This position has an assigned location and may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost if required. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

The selection process will be done virtually.

START DATE

July 3, 2023

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.