Vehicle Personalization Events Specialist

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This position will be responsible for the oversight and activation of events that Ford Performance Parts and Accessories participates in by taking direction from leadership and ensuring all details are completed correctly and on time for event success. Events may include NADA Carlisle FoxFest Woodward Dream Cruise Brand Team event integrations Dealer Meeting and SEMA. Success in this role requires attention to detail sense of urgency clear communication problem solving skills and an ability to travel as needed.

What youll do...

Lead event planning meetings for Vehicle Personalization team for each required event including postmortem analyses

Manage activation of events through direction provided by VP Marketing Manager

Coordinate all event logistics to include attendee lists credentials lodging travel (as needed)

Ensure parts walls are maintained and updated for each use

Maintain Ford Performance Parts trailer to ensure parts and content is current and relevant

Lead procurement and delivery of team wearables giveaways event merchandise etc.

Create event books and ensure all participants are briefed on timing expectations and messaging

Handle vehicle integration within shows including procurement prep and shipment

Lead onsite activities for each event including set up and tear down as needed

Manage event calendar and ensure all support elements are completed and delivered to support event timing

Youll have...

Bachelors Degree in Marketing or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple complex projects and deliver superior results on a timely basis

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to deliver major projects using Ford behaviors

Strong written & verbal skills to prepare present & communicate event status and results regularly

Embrace a work philosophy that drives success and supports Ford behaviors

Estimated Travel: 30%

Even better you may have...

Understanding of Vehicle Personalization and FPP business

Ability to interact with all levels of Management

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Strong problem solving and decision-making skills to develop creative solutions

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve outlined but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe or keep you close to home Will your career be a deep dive into what you love or a series of new teams and new skills Will you be a leader a changemaker a technical expert a culture builderor all of the above No matter what you choose we offer a work life that works for you including:

Immediate medical dental vision and prescription drug coverage

Flexible family care days paid parental leave new parent ramp-up programs subsidized back-up child care and more

Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement fertility treatments and more

Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

Tuition assistance

Established and active employee resource groups

Paid time off for individual and team community service

A generous schedule of paid holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years Day

Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 6.

For more information on salary and benefits click here: sponsorship is not available for this position.

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