Head of Partnerships and Events

Head of Partnerships and Events

Mahindra Racing

Mahindra Racing is a motor racing team based in Banbury, United Kingdom, competing with an Indian racing license. The team is currently competing in the electric FIA Formula E Championship since the inaugural season in 2014.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Head of Partnerships and Events Senior to oversee the relationships of the company with its sponsors and partners. You will be responsible for maintaining and growing long term key partners by comprehending their requirements.

The ideal candidate will be apt in building strong relationships with strategic sponsors and partners. You will be able to identify needs and requirements to promote and deliver ROI on their investment and achieve mutual satisfaction.

The goal is to contribute to sustaining and growing the partnerships to achieve long-term success.

Main Responsibilities:

• To support partners, sponsors and their agencies in their partnership programmes and collateral creation, through unique and strategic marketing activation ideas to deliver increased exposure of the team association.
• To support regular, creative PR opportunities in the form of Partner Blog Spotlights on the MR website and external publications for key partners and sponsors to promote further visibility of technical and other collaborations and projects in association with Mahindra Racing
• To deliver a premium service for all partnerships, managing of all day-to-day tasks, delivery of any VIK, maintaining regular channels of communication, up-to-date mapping and documentation of partner structures and activities, and establishing of new touchpoints and engagement opportunities.
• To deliver additional partnership investment, including value above contract in form of external activations, factory tours, experiences, merchandise orders and sponsorship renewals, and research to support new partner acquisitions and opportunities
• To deliver strategic & day-to-day management of a range of Innovation Partners & Team Suppliers, encompassing a wide range of deliverables
• Working with Partners to showcase our factory, leveraging a combination of technical expertise and marketing experience
• Delivery of marketing assets for these partners, including:

- Trackside hosting of VIP guests & customer groups

- factory-based showcasing of products in action

- International industry presentations & conferences

- Engaging with media to promote Partner products, including copywriting & editing of articles, releases, and case studies N Business Development support,  including assembly of sales materials; market research; contract negotiation & proofing.

Qualifications, skills, and experience required:

Essential

-       Racing Experience in Global Racing Championship

-       Technical Knowledge

-        Experience in Partnership Management

Desirable

-         Some experience in marketing will be a plus

-         Any Technical Certification in Automobile, Engineering will be an added advantage.

Personal Profile

• Used to working on with own initiative
• Effective written and oral communication skills in English
• Works methodically with attention to detail
• Leads by example, can and will motivate his/her team & peers
• Personal flexibility to work hours as required
• Practical approach by using rigorous logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions
• Weekend work and travel as needed

**This job description may be changed from time to time to reflect changing business requirements and the job holder may be required to undertake other tasks other than those that are listed that fall reasonably within the scope of the role and grade.