Position: Brand Manager

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Reports To: Plant Manager

Description:

Entry - Mid Level Position *

The Brand Manager has overall project control for the administration of vehicles used for events and other client activities related to a specific client brand or brands. The position may require direct supervision of the work of others and requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to our client. These include but are not limited to project management, project quoting, budgetary management and client interaction.

Essential Job Functions:

• Exercises overall project control for designated brand/brands
• Frequent, regular interface with Chrysler management/agencies to discuss projects
• Responsible to monitor and maintain projects within budget
• Perform quoting services encompassing all aspects of client projects
• Process proposals, product placement and transportation coordination
• Supervise shows and corporate events to ensure successful outcomes
• Responsible for leading and managing respective team members ensuring high performance and technical competency, resulting in quality and delivery cost expectations
• Maintain and regularly update vehicle tracking spreadsheet
• Perform timely and appropriate activities to support all financial/accounting procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; some college coursework in related field (marketing, business, etc.) required
• Prior automotive experience preferred

Requires the Following Skills:

• Excellent communication, both oral and written. Must be able to communicate effectively via telephone, email and written means
• Ability to identify, train and lead high performance teams to successful outcomes
• Excellent customer service skills
• Must be able to multi-task while ensuring follow up and follow through on required tasks
• High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate or higher skills with computer applications (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.)

Other Requirements:

• Lifting requirements: 5 – 50 lbs.
• Requires minor to moderate level of physical activity
• Some travel may be required