Senior Account Executive - Marketing/Motorsports at Campbell Marketing & Communications | Dearborn, MI

Campbell Marketing & Communications

Senior Account Executive - Marketing/Motorsports

Dearborn, MI (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own racing program delivery from strategy to on-site execution, coordinating budgets, vendors, and multi-person teams to land motorsports activations that hit client objectives.

Project ownership: lead proposals, budgets, staff, and vendor coordination for complex sports marketing programs.
Client program direction: shape strategy and ensure delivery across motorsports, trade shows, and events.
Operational acceleration: drive planning, problem solving, and fast adaptation in a high-speed environment.

Job Description

Responsibilities

With direction from the Account Director, manage complex accounts and is responsible for total project management: proposal, program implementation, and management of budget and staff.
Work with clients to determine, develop and accomplish strategies and objectives for their programs.
Take the lead on research, planning, and implementation of client activities, especially focused on sports car and off-road racing programs.
Take the initiative in moving projects forward, and anticipating next steps, solving problems proactively, and adapting quickly in a fast-moving environment, often with minimal direction.
Oversee or execute event logistics, including vendor coordination, on-site setup and strike, and event staff supervision.
Provide guidance and direction to Account Executives and Assistant Account Executives assigned to projects.
Serve as a welcoming and professional host for clients and guests at racing events-representing the brand with enthusiasm and authenticity.
Assist in developing creative marketing concepts tailored to the motorsport's audience and event opportunities.
Must be able to prepare and manage budgets, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of program costs.
Coordinate and attend planning meetings, develop agendas, and ensure clear communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor´s degree in marketing or related field.
Experience: At least two years of relevant professional experience.
3+ years of experience in event marketing, brand activations, or experiential promotions. Motorsports experience is a major plus!
Experience with Contest & Incentive programs and/or B2B sales promotions.
Excellent writing and communications skills, especially in business correspondence.
Ability to work on a variety of types of programs including, but not limited to motorsports, trade shows, diversity-based programs, and outdoor festivals.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, while being adaptable in a fast paced, ever-changing environment.
Exhibits strong interpersonal communication skills necessary to build and maintain client relations and build project teams.
Ability to utilize personal strengths and weaknesses to advance competency and grow professionally.
Strong organizational, budgeting and time management skills.

Preferred

Campbell Marketing & Communications

Campbell Marketing and Communications, founded in 1982 as Campbell & Co., is located in Dearborn, Mich. The company provides integrated marketing services including public/media relations, training, advertising, direct and experiential marketing, research and brand development. Campbell strives to create a culture of inclusivity by recognizing and valuing the diversity of thoughts, backgrounds, experiences, and cultures of our employees, encouraging their unique abilities, and providing equal opportunities for professional and personal growth.Campbell Marketing and Communications was named one of Metro Detroit’s “101 Best and Brightest places to work,” and for two years has been named to Crain’s “Cool Places to Work” in southeast Michigan.

Founded in 1982

Dearborn, Michigan, USA

123 employees (23 in marketing)

www.campbellmarketing.com