Sports Car Marketing Specialist developing and executing marketing strategies for Ford Racing. Collaborating with race teams and partners to bridge global strategy with local execution.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the sports car marketing plan for Australia, ensuring alignment with the global Ford Racing and Sports Car racing marketing strategy.
Plan and manage trackside activations, content creation, and storytelling, including the oversight of external agencies.
Coordinate brand management, digital content, and marketing responsibilities with key series partners, including SRO, Mustang Cup Australia, and Supercars.
Liaise with Ford Racing sports car teams to provide brand management support and ensure seamless branding integration.
Collaborate with Brand and Design Managers to develop and manage all aspects of team and environment branding, including gear, fire suits, and hospitality spaces, as well as event collateral.
Work closely with the regional Marketing & Communications team to ensure Ford Racing is leveraged effectively, while also aligning to Ford’s core principles.
Work alongside Ford Racing Competition team to ensure marketing is integrated into the racing cycle plans, plus support program assessments to include marketing perspectives.
Coordinate VIP and Executive trackside hosting experiences at sports car races where Ford has a presence.
Collaborate across departments to integrate Ford Racing into broader Ford brand activities, messaging, and content, while also refining engagement toolkits for dealers.
Support the Sponsorship Manager in prospecting for new local partners, managing existing relationships, and executing global Ford Racing sponsorship deliverables.
Coordinating and directing both regional and global agencies and respective resources for support of Ford Racing activities in Australia.
Ensuring execution of activities and projects within allocated budget.
Flexibility working across multiple time zones and a globally based team.
Requirements
Essential Experience: Demonstrated experience in motorsport event management, combined with proven expertise in digital and social media marketing strategies.
Industry Background: Previous experience working directly within an (OEM) environment or at an agency supporting OEM clients is highly preferred.
Autonomy & Initiative: A confident self-starter capable of operating with minimal supervision; able to take general strategic direction and translate it into effective execution.
Project Management: Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to establish structures, design efficient processes, and ensure the timely, accurate completion of multiple complex tasks.
Decisive Execution: Demonstrates a strong bias for action, making quick, clear, and calculated decisions to keep projects moving forward to meet deadlines.
Adaptability & Problem Solving: Proven ability to perform under pressure in highly dynamic environments, adapting quickly to change and making sound decisions under duress.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Ability to build and maintain robust relationships across diverse groups, including internal teams, external partners, race teams, and customers.
Benefits
Discounted lease car options.
Multiple Employee Resource Groups – Ford Pride, Women of Ford and Ford Empowering Diverse Abilities.
Flexible Work Arrangements.
Growth and development opportunities via internal and external training.
Paid parental leave from day 1.
Comprehensive Employee Assist Program.
Wellness Programs including Free Flu Vaccinations and Health Checks.
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