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Ford Motor Company Club & Community Engagement Specialist in Allen Park, Michigan
We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?
Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.
In this position...
Ford Performance is looking for an enthusiastic, talented professional to join their motorsports general management group. In this role, you will support the Experience Leader by managing and fostering club and community efforts within the enthusiast car space. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to engage and grow the community, integrating these efforts into events, and ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience for all members. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity, and a role model for Our Ford+ Behaviors – Focus, Excellence, and Collaboration.
What you'll do...
Develop and implement comprehensive strategies to enhance community engagement and growth within the enthusiast car space.
Align with internal teams and other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to independent car culture initiatives.
Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including ambassadors, to leverage their presence and influence within the community.
Oversee club and community efforts, fostering engagement and collaboration.
Manage member outreach programs and events, ensuring they align with strategic goals.
Facilitate connections among community members and manage member databases.
Create and curate content of interest to the community, ensuring consistent communication and engagement.
Integrate club and community activities into larger Ford Performance events and initiatives.
Track and analyze community engagement metrics to inform strategy and improve programs.
Provide regular updates and reports to the Experience Leader on community activities and engagement.
Support the planning and execution of events, ensuring they meet the needs and interests of the community.
Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote community events and initiatives.
You'll have...
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in vendor management, community engagement, or a similar role.
Even better, you may have...
• Experience in the automotive or motorsports industry.
• Familiarity with vendor management software and tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex tasks.
• 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.
• Passion for delivering high-quality customer experiences.
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, 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 Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: 2024 New Hire Benefits
This position is a range of salary grades 5-8 .
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660
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Requisition ID : 38461