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Experiential and B2B Marketing Executive- 9 month FTC

As Experiential and B2B Marketing Executive you will support the Experiential and Sports Marketing Events Manager in the delivery of BMW UK Motorsport and BMW Arts & Culture, as well as supporting other key events activity.

• Support the on-going management of the BMW UK Motorsport social media channels to maximise engagement, reach and to drive growth objectives.
• Support the creation, development and management of effective event, partnership and sponsorship solutions in line with the BMW Marketing plan to support the brand and sales objectives.
• Support development and planning for experiential activities as required, including project managing bespoke elements to ensure professional planning and execution of all experiential activities. 
• Assist with the communication and amplification of experiential activities working closely with Marketing Communications –B-3.
• Support the delivery of specific key Sporting / Arts&Culture sponsorship engagements through local activation, communications strategy and operational execution. 
• Direct, manage, motivate and develop the Events Assistant and numerous agencies that are responsible for delivering the BMW brand experience through a wide range of consumer, dealer and business events.

Qualifications

• A degree, or equivalent, preferably in a Marketing or Business discipline
• Minimum five years’ experience in Marketing events, communications or an appropriate communications / promotions role (client-side or agency).
• Demonstrable project management ability including planning / organisation skills, delivery to deadlines with the ability to make decisions and own initiative.
• Experience in the automotive industry and of working in a premium brand environment would be beneficial.
• Experiences in people management and leading multiple external agency teams
• Strong cross-cultural awareness, with a good knowledge of the automotive industry (including dealer bodies).
• Understanding of creative processes including design, print, build and event execution.
• Excellent organisation / management and budget planning skills, with outstanding attention to detail.
• The ability to think creatively, analytically and strategically.
• Collaborate closely with internal brand teams to ensure activity is integrated across channels (content, digital, social, PR) and consistent with overall marketing plan.
• Experience in purchasing processes, agency briefings and tender processes.

As a part of the BMW Group, a career with BMW (UK) Ltd can offer long term opportunities for growth and development locally, nationally and internationally. The BMW Group invests in its employees and boasts a positive and supportive culture and flexible working environment. We are based in prestigious offices in Farnborough that provide a great place to work with good people and exciting, engaging and industry leading brands.

At BMW Group, we are open to requests for alternative working patterns.  For most roles, the following could be possible: flexible hours, job shares, compressed hours or part-time working.

This vacancy has been graded at ELVI 

Closing date: 12th December 2021