Manager, Driving Experiences - Ford Performance

Job Description

In 1901, Henry Ford designed and built the racecar “Sweepstakes.” On October 10 that year, he drove Sweepstakes against Alexander Winton, a famous racer and builder. Against all odds Ford won. That was the beginning – “the race that changed the world” – and it continues today. From our victories at Le Mans in 1966 and again fifty years later in 2016, to championships in NASCAR, World Rally Championship, and other series across the globe, the spirit of Henry Ford lives with us every day through our motorsports efforts around the world. **

In this position...**

Ford Performance is looking for an enthusiastic, talented professional to join their motorsports general management group. You will partner with various motorsports and cross-functional teams to develop the world’s best driving experiences around the globe. You will be responsible for developing and implementing a global driving experiences strategy that will grow the business, conquest new customers and strengthen the Ford brand. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter, be comfortable with ambiguity, and role model Our Ford+ Behaviors – Focus, Excellence and Collaboration. **

Responsibilities**

What you'll do…

• Help Ford to build the world’s best portfolio of driving experiences, enhancing the ownership experience for our customers and creating new fans of the brand through world-class experiences
• Develop and implement a global strategy to grow and increase the availability of driving experiences. Including, but not limited to – track experiences, off-road experiences, simulation, adventure & “destination” driving
• Identify, analyze and present recommendations for new sources of revenue from our existing driving experiences
• Implement a consistent customer and brand experience across our portfolio of driving experiences, including cross-promotional and monetization opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with other brand teams that own driving experience to ensure consistency in approach, implementation and customer experience
• Manage relationships with new & existing partners supporting the driving experiences portfolio and growth strategy
• Prepare presentations on program initiatives, relevant to position, to be shared with key Company stakeholders as required

Qualifications

You'll have…

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field of study.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in (customer experience, marketing, strategy, etc.)

Even better, you may have…

• Experience in Motorsports Marketing Events
• Self-starter with a demonstrable comfort with ambiguity
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship skills, putting the customer first
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving products
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to requested schedules as needed
• Experience developing customer-centric strategies to generate revenue
• Passion for our products and their capabilities

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've 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 builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care, parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up childcare 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here: **

2024 Ford New Hire Benefits Summary**

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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