Senior Account Executive - Marketing/Motorsports

About the role

This position supports our high-profile Sports Car and Off-Road Racing clients and plays a critical role in executing at-track activations, developing creative marketing strategies, and managing the full scope of event logistics.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• With direction from the Account Director, manage complex accounts and is responsible for total project management: proposal, program implementation, and management of budget and staff.
• Work with clients to determine, develop and accomplish strategies and objectives for their programs.
• Take the lead on research, planning, and implementation of client activities, especially focused on sports car and off-road racing programs.
• Take the initiative in moving projects forward, and anticipating next steps, solving problems proactively, and adapting quickly in a fast-moving environment, often with minimal direction.
• Oversee or execute event logistics, including vendor coordination, on-site setup and strike, and event staff supervision.
• Provide guidance and direction to Account Executives and Assistant Account Executives assigned to projects.
• Serve as a welcoming and professional host for clients and guests at racing events-representing the brand with enthusiasm and authenticity.
• Aid in developing creative marketing concepts tailored to the motorsport's audience and event opportunities.
• Must be able to prepare and manage budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of program costs.
• Cook up and attend planning meetings, develop agendas, and ensure clear communication between internal and external stakeholders.
• Write business correspondence and client communications with clarity, professionalism, and personality.
• Completes additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• 3+ years of experience in event marketing, brand activations, or experiential promotions.
• Motorsports experience is a major plus!
• Experience with Contest & Incentive programs and/or B2B sales promotions.
• Excellent writing and communications skills, especially in business correspondence.
• Ability to work on a variety of types of programs including, but not limited to motorsports, trade shows, diversity-based programs, and outdoor festivals.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, while being adaptable in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills necessary to build and maintain client relations and build project teams.
• Ability to utilize personal strengths and weaknesses to advance competency and grow professionally.
• Strong organizational, budgeting and time management skills.
• Demonstrated desire to remain current with trends and technology in the marketing arena.

Requirements

• Educational: Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
• Experience: At least two years of relevant professional experience.

Work Environment

• Will require travel and/or weekend and evening hours.
• May also require some physical activities such as standing and/or walking outdoors for extended periods of time, and the ability to lift event supplies up to 35lbs.

Additional Information

• The company is currently working on a hybrid basis; some in-office days (Dearborn, MI) will be required.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.
• Salary range starts at $52,681.00 annually - negotiable based on experience.
• This is a U.S. based position.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• The corporate office is located in Dearborn, MI.