Press Fleet Manager-UK
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Job Location:
London Borough - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
BYD continues to go from strength to strength both globally and in the UK. Now with the imminent launch of our premium brand DENZA were expanding our PR team.
Were looking for an exceptional individual to flawlessly run an ever-growing Press Fleet and support us in our mission to become one of the industrys leading Press Offices.
This newly created role will be an integral part of the companys UK PR team across both the BYD and DENZA brands with the potential to also run the YANGWANG luxury brand Press Fleet in the future. As a result youll be promoting everything from the DOLPHIN SURF electric supermini to the DENZA flagship Z9GT with efficiency performance and technology at the core. And plenty more exciting new cars to come across both brands in the months and years ahead.
The Role
Optimally run the UK Press fleet for BYD and incoming DENZA premium brand including liaison with media of all types - both proactively and reactively to secure media coverage and impressive event presence for our full model range and wealth of technologies
Proactively seek new press fleet opportunities to maximise BYD and DENZAs reach and potential audience
Working with product placement agency to secure high-exposure TV and film opportunities
Liaise efficiently with demo fleet supplier for optimal cost management targeting and utilisation
Collaborate with PR Manager and Press Officer to ensure media receive timely and accurate media loan assets and documentation
Liaison with UK Operations and Fleet teams on ordering Press cars as well as infleets and defleets plus vehicle insurance and licence checking systems
Represent the company at UK events including media-facing ones
The role reports to the UK Head of PR
What are we looking for:
3 years Press Fleet experience preferred (ideally in-house) including budgeting bookings system management and reporting/coverage tracking
A passionate self-starter with a passion for the auto and technology industries
Relentless drive with a flexible and proactive outlook
Able to work independently but also collaborate with UK PR team members and other departments seamlessly
Strong team player with excellent communication and organisation skills
Ability to travel in the UK including weekends if necessary
Must hold current driving licence and be able to vary working hours to incorporate evening and weekend working for events when required
What we offer:
Performance and experience based competitive remuneration
25 holidays public holidays
Scottish Widow workplace pension
Commute allowance
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Department & company wide teambuilding events.
An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy
At BYD were dedicated to building a zero-emissions ecosystem through electrification whether thats with the development of our BYD electric and Super Hybrid cars or our innovative Blade Batteries. As a global pioneer in new-energy solutions we strive to create a more sustainable planet. From cars to buses trucks and monorail systems weve eliminated over 16 million tonnes of CO2 emissions across the world.
Job Location: Uxbridge - UB8 West London.
Working Pattern: Fully office-based (five days per week) with occasional travel in UK expected
Key Skills
- AS400
- Transportation Management Systems
- Microsoft Outlook
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Dispatching
- Maintenance Management
- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Fleet Management
- Operating Systems
- Leadership Experience
- Logistics
About Company
As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.
