Formula 1 Marketing Manager (F1)

Allen Park, MI (Hybrid)

$116K/yr – $218K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the global motorsports marketing program for Ford by aligning F1 activity with the master brand, driving multi-team coordination, and delivering high-profile activations and partnerships that move the needle on brand affinity and pipeline.

  • Strategic program ownership: oversee F1 marketing strategy, major milestones, and cross-functional execution with Engineering, Communications, Licensing, and external agencies.
  • Partnership and asset management: manage relationships with ORBR/Red Bull, drive commercial partnerships, and optimize driver appearances, content, and B2B integrations.
  • Global activation and measurement: lead launch programs, showruns, and EV demos while ensuring consistent localization with regional markets and earned-media impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Co-manage relationships with Oracle Red Bull Racing (ORBR), VCARB, and Red Bull (NA & GmbH); lead the F1 Academy program and serve as the single point of contact for commercial partnerships.
  • Take the lead on the 2026+ renewal agreement.
  • Update and evolve the overarching F1 marketing strategy to align with Ford’s master brand and performance objectives.
  • Lead collaborative efforts across Engineering, Comms, Licensing, Dealer Relations, and external agencies to ensure cohesive execution and budget management.
  • Lead major milestones, including the 2026 Ford/ORBR Launch, Red Bull Showruns, Pirelli Hot Lap programs, and general representation at F1 trackside and non-track functions.
  • Oversee the global social POV and content plans for F1 programs, collaborating with regional markets, PR/Communications, and creators for maximum earned media impact.
  • Drive global employee awareness initiatives and develop programs to engage dealers across NA and IMG.
  • Oversee the utilization of team assets, partner integrations (B2B), and driver appearances/utilization.
  • Secure marketing and product-placement opportunities for Ford vehicles (including driver immersion programs) and coordinate support vehicles for race markets.
  • Manage the overall EV Demonstrator calendar, operations, and dynamic/static demo opportunities globally (excluding the RB26 and in collaboration with counterparts on RBAT vehicles).

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field
  • 5-10 years’ work experience in the field of marketing, preferably Sports Marketing/Sports Management
  • Proven experience in motorsports marketing, with a strong understanding of the industry, team/driver management
  • Must have 1 - 4 years of experience in the racing industry, preferably Formula 1
  • Strong understanding of branding principles and marketing tactics
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Heavy travel will be required – domestic and international

Preferred

  • 5+ years of work experience in motorsports, including athlete management
  • Ability to coordinate projects across multiple teams and race series
  • Highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working hours.
  • Strong program management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Experience delivering results on-time and within budget

Benefits

  • 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
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