Partnerships Specialist

Ford Motor Company

In this position...

• Ford Racing is seeking a highly motivated Partnerships Specialist to support the growth and execution of its global partnership with Red Bull. Reporting to the Manager, Global Brand Partnerships, this individual will be responsible for helping implement and scale priority Ford Racing x Red Bull global partnership initiatives, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration, operational excellence, and maximizing the partnership across the Ford ecosystem.
• This role combines elements of partnership strategy, account management, event planning, and commercial operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, commercially minded, creative, and capable of managing multiple global projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do...

Partnership Management

• Support the implementation and scaling of priority Ford Racing x Red Bull global partnership strategies and initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for designated Red Bull regional teams, ensuring alignment and effective execution across markets.
• Manage ongoing project status and optimize operational timelines across key partnership initiatives.
• Develop and present internal toolkits that enable teams across the global Ford ecosystem to effectively leverage the partnership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for designated internal stakeholders, supporting the successful implementation and scaling of partnership assets.
• Assist with partnership merchandise development and implementation across key business projects
• Lead strategy and logistics for key Ford Racing assets supporting in-person events, activations, and partnership experiences.
• Represent Ford Racing on-site at select joint events, ensuring seamless execution and strong partnership representation.
• Support the execution and ongoing management of existing partnership agreements as needed
• Coordinate fulfillment of contractual rights and partnership deliverables, identifying incremental opportunities in each partnership
• Assist with partner communications, reporting, and relationship management
• Track partner commitments, deadlines, and activation plans across multiple programs

Event Planning & Hospitality

• Support planning and execution of partner hospitality programs, prospect events, and business development activities
• Coordinate logistics with internal teams, agencies, venues, and external partners
• Provide on-site support at races, launches, hospitality programs, owner experiences, and executive events

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, communications, legal, procurement, finance, experiences, racing operations, and executive leadership teams to align partnership initiatives
• Facilitate internal stakeholder meetings and drive project alignment across departments
• Support integration of partners across racing, consumer experiences, and broader Ford initiatives
• Develop reports, dashboards, and performance summaries for key initiatives
• Support budget tracking, invoice coordination, and commercial administration
• Assist with contract routing, approvals, and documentation processes

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
• 3-6 years of experience in partnership management, sports marketing, agency services, or related commercial roles
• Strong presentation development skills with advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to management multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Experience working with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel and work weekends as required for events and race operations

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.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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