Global Off-road Marketing Manager

Ford Ford · Auto · Allen Park, MI +1 · Marketing & Sales

Marketing Manager for Ford's off-road racing division, responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies, managing partnerships, and driving brand awareness and customer engagement. This role focuses on showcasing vehicle capabilities and innovation through motorsports.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and implement marketing strategy for assigned series that aligns with Ford’s objectives for respective priorities to drive brand awareness and customer engagement
  2. Oversee all aspects of official partnerships within assigned space, liaising with team stakeholders and key Ford leadership at all levels
  3. Interface between Ford and sanctioning bodies/leagues manage commercial partnerships
  4. Work cross-functionally with Engineering/Comms/Global Markets/Licensing/Dealer Relations/Design/Retail Marketing/Product Marketing/etc. to develop programs that leverage the relevant partnerships and amplify the Ford/Ford Performance Brand
  5. Assess Business-to-Business opportunities that come to Ford, by way of an official partnership in motorsports

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
  • 5-10 year’s work experience in the field of marketing
  • Proven experience in motorsports marketing, with a strong understanding of the industry, team/driver management
  • Thorough understanding of branding principles and marketing tactics
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Heavy travel will be required – domestic and international
  • Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods of time
  • Weekend and/or evening hours expected

Nice to have

  • 5+ years of work experience in motorsports, including athlete management
  • Demonstrated experience within the off-roading space
  • Ability to coordinate projects across multiple teams and race series
  • Highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working hours
  • Strong program management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience delivering results on-time and within budget

What the JD emphasized

  • Proven experience in motorsports marketing
  • Thorough understanding of branding principles and marketing tactics
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Heavy travel will be required
  • Weekend and/or evening hours expected
  • 5+ years of work experience in motorsports
  • Demonstrated experience within the off-roading space
  • Strong program management skills