Job Description

About Us

We are Edmonton's Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton's award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton's story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.


Working together in a one-team approach aligned by our core values, Explore Edmonton's business units' market and sell Edmonton as a year-round destination to visit, work, and play in while also developing products and experiences that have a uniquely Edmonton flavour. And by incorporating the management of the city's two award-winning venues into Explore Edmonton, we are uniquely positioned to attract major events, meetings, and conventions to our city, generating greater economic impact. While Explore Edmonton's mandate is focused on generating inbound visitation, what we do and how we do it also enhances and amplifies the quality of life for Edmontonians. The people who live here are our greatest ambassadors, so making it easier for them to love our city makes it easier for us to sell it.


Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America's top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton's largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year. EEC is focused on driving sustainable year-round visitation through program and initiatives that positively impact Edmonton's image and awareness in regional and international markets. More specifically on the destination development side, we help develop and showcase the amazing tourism experiences Edmonton has to offer visitors. We work closely with local businesses, ground operators, attractions, experience providers and festivals to help develop products and experiences that are authentic to Edmonton.

About the Position

Are you an experienced relationship builder that is dedicated to making events unforgettable? The Sponsorship and Partner Development team is seeking a results-driven sponsorship sales professional to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Sponsorship and Partnership Development, this position is responsible for fostering strong relationships with current and potential sponsors at various levels of investment. The Account Manager, Sponsorship will be responsible for managing, developing and guiding the execution of revenue driven sponsorship programs with corporate partners. This role will have primary accountability to drive increased sponsorship revenue for the Edmonton EXPO Centre, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Explore Edmonton produced events (Canadian Finals Rodeo, KDays, Farmfair International and others).


Additionally, this role is responsible for developing creative and compelling sales collateral, researching and prospecting potential sponsors and negotiating and stewarding relationships.

How to Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than November 7, 2025. Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.