Automotive Marketing and Events Manager

Perfect Placement; Botley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant automotive company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Marketing & Events Manager to enhance brand visibility and drive engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in motorsport marketing, event management, and social media. Responsibilities include planning automotive events, managing digital content, and overseeing partnerships. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 to £40,000, with OTE reaching £45,000 and opportunities for career development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Vibrant automotive environment

Flexibility for events

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in motorsport or automotive marketing and events.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and strategic thinking to design impactful marketing campaigns.
• Driving licence is essential; a company van will be provided for events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise, and execute automotive events such as car shows and local exhibitions.
• Manage and create digital content for social media platforms.
• Coordinate promotional activities and partnerships to maximise brand exposure.
• Oversee company participation in motor racing events.
• Provide detailed reporting on campaign performance and event outcomes.

Skills

Motorsport marketing experience

Event management

Social media proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Project management

Team player

Tools

HootSuite

Canva

Job description

Are you a highly motivated marketing professional with a passion for the automotive industry?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a dynamic Marketing & Events Manager whose role will be pivotal in driving brand visibility and engagement through innovative campaigns and exciting events. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in marketing, event management, and social media, with a genuine enthusiasm for cars, motorsport, and other sporting events such as football.

Benefits

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £40,000, with an OTE reaching up to £45,000 for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work within a vibrant automotive environment
• Flexibility to accommodate weekend event participation and weekday adjustments
• Involvement in high-profile automotive events, sponsorships, and sports-related activities
• Supportive team environment with scope for career development

Duties

• Plan, organise, and execute a variety of automotive events, including car shows & festivals, racing sponsorships, local exhibitions, and community sports initiatives such as football sponsorships
• Manage and create engaging digital content for social media platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram using tools like HootSuite and Canva
• Coordinate promotional activities, sponsorships, and partnerships to maximise brand exposure
• Oversee company participation in motor racing events including their own sponsored series
• Manage internal communications, staff engagement initiatives, and staff spotlights in company publications
• Support at public events, such as Regional Business Awards & UK-wide awards such as the Bodyshop Awards, with physical presence and equipment management
• Maintain and generate content through photography, live streams, and video recordings
• Liaise with external partners, stakeholders, and event vendors to ensure seamless event delivery
• Provide detailed reporting on campaign performance and event outcomes to senior management

Candidate specifications

• Proven experience in motorsport or automotive marketing and events
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with social media management tools and digital content creation
• Creativity and strategic thinking to design impactful marketing campaigns
• Driving licence is essential; a company van will be provided for events
• Physically fit and prepared to engage in active event participation
• Attention to detail, especially regarding brand consistency and spelling accuracy
• Enthusiastic team player with a friendly, professional approach
• Interest in other sporting events such as football is advantageous, supporting the sponsorship commitments
• Experience with live streaming, camera work, and video editing is desirable
• An automotive background with a genuine passion for cars and motorsport

We invite interested candidates to contact us today