Curling Canada hiring Chief Executive Officer

Sponsorship and Partnerships

• Continue to expand and strengthen crucial partnerships. Develop and effectively implement a comprehensive strategy to maintain highly productive relationships with strategic partners.
• Responsible for leading/guiding the sales efforts of the team (direct sales team or with a third party partner) in the acquisition, maintenance and retention of corporate partners and sponsors.Marketing, Communications and Public Relations
• Lead overall marketing, promotion and PR strategy and activities for the Curling Canada brand and employ an effective strategy to monetize assets.
• Strengthen relationship with national media partner (TSN).
• Act as the key spokesperson for Curling Canada and become an extension of the brand. At ease with the media, a thought leader that displays passion and enthusiasm for the sport of curling and its potential.
• Communicate the organizations vision, policies and the management plan effectively to all stakeholders including the Board, staff, and external key stakeholders including media, to ensure that mutual interests are served and objectives achieved.
• Align communication across Curling Canada and Member Associations to ensure that messaging is consistent.

Relationship Management

• Will seek input and perspective on key issues and projects and be an active listener who builds consensus and discovers common ground in resolving issues.
• Ensure staff, volunteers and stakeholders are informed and up-to-date on important issues and developments with a high- touch, transparent, productive and collegial manner.
• Work toward improving stakeholder engagement, provincially and nationally, by fostering strong and meaningful relationships that will advance the sport of curling in Canada.

Operations and Finance

• Oversee company operations to insure efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
• Approve company operational procedures, policies, and standards.
• Direct and coordinate business activities, costs, operations, and forecast data and review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining established objectives.

Position Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of directly related senior management experience in the sport/business sector or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum 5 years sports marketing and sponsor relationship experience. Has gained an understanding of the way the sports industry operates today as well as in the rapidly changing new media world.
• Has a true passion for sport and has knowledge of the national, provincial, and international sporting landscape.
• Understanding of membership based organizations and high touch client service.
• Exposure at Board level and understanding of governance issues. Has worked effectively with an engaged and diverse volunteer board of directors.
• Has set the direction and vision of an organization.
• Built, implemented and operationalized a strategic plan. Has put in place action steps supported by the tools and resources required to successfully execute the plan against business objectives.
• An accomplished and respected hands-on leader with a track record of growth that has successfully transformed an organization and its culture by implementing structure and governance to achieve an efficient, effective and high performing organization.
• Operates with fiscal responsibility demonstrating strong budgeting, business planning and resource management skills.
• An innovative thinker and visionary with a demonstrated ability to engage and inspire others around the vision for the future while also staying focused on moving the agenda forward by leading and motivating others to achieve the goals of the strategic plan.
• A leader with integrity who inspires a trusted, loyal following that can influence and energize people and teams, and make cross-region, cross-organizational cooperation happen.
• Possesses the intellect and executive presence to paint the big picture and be able to collaborate and partner effectively to ensure success.
• Driven by team success as opposed to personal success. Strong ability to work in a collaborative, supportive fashion with a variety of teams, both internal and external, and bring them together in a way that promotes the organization’s best interests.
• Thinks in future terms, anticipates and considers external dynamics, and will be effective in supporting the achievement of an organization’s strategic and operational objectives.
• Savvy in marketing and sales with the ability to recognize and capitalize on commercial opportunities.
• Has driven incremental revenue through multiple revenue streams, which include sponsorships, partnerships, TV, events and licensing.
• Proven experience with enduring partnerships in both the private and public sectors. Brings strong ties to Corporate Canada with an ability to leverage their connections and the connections of others to open doors and drive revenue and visibility.
• An influencer skilled at building consensus, issue management and dispute resolution. Has a well- defined sense of diplomacy and understands the value of being a good listener. Engages people with a genuine point of view and is credible from start to finish.
• Strong written and oral communications, public/media relations and events expertise. Brings a charismatic presence and is an adept public speaker who will enhance the image of the organization.
• Has the courage, enthusiasm, and personal drive to both understand and successfully navigate a dynamic and regionally diverse environment enhancing relationships with all stakeholders.
• Decisive and takes into consideration the relevant urgency, factors and available information to support actions. Uses sound judgment and approaches problems from a solution-oriented standpoint with tact and sensitivity.
• Solid project management skills and effective time management and prioritization skills. Plans, organizes and monitors performance according to priorities with ability to multi-task and set/reset priorities.
• An information seeker and continuous learner.
• Independent and technology savvy executive.
• Confident, has strength of character and commitment to the highest standards of professional and work ethics which instills trust both internally and externally.
• Has an outgoing personality; is approachable, friendly, open and patient with the energy to invest what it takes to deliver, day in and day out.
• An achiever; goal-oriented, sets high standards and is focused on results.
• Bilingual (English/French) is considered an asset

Application Process

Curling Canada is working with Lighthouse executive search (http://lighthousesearch.ca/) to find their next Chief Executive Officer.

To indicate your interest in this position please email your resume to: kannett@lighthousesearch.ca

Deadline for applications: November 27, 2015