Events Manager

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world. 

Lotus Cars USA is responsible for the Marketing, Sales and After Sales of the Lotus products in the US region. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Events Manager in the Marketing Department to join us in our US HQ based Texas.

Summary:

If you have a passion for events in the automotive industry, this role in the Lotus events team may be a good fit for you!

The Events Manager will ensure a world-class experience for customers throughout a project’s lifecycle. This position will monitor and manage every phase of an event through effective communication and coordination with other functional areas of the Company. Requires an individual who thrives on variety and interfacing with vendors to demonstrate their ability to achieve excellent results. This role requires someone that is self-managed in time, reliability and dependable who will be reporting directly to the Head of Marketing in the Americas operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan Lotus events to promote the brand.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate various graphics projects simultaneously demonstrating leadership, teamwork, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, innovation, and excellence.
• Be flexible and conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines using analytical and problem-solving to anticipate obstacles and develop solutions.
• Clearly define, lead, and communicate project objectives with the work group.
• Deliver creative solutions to align to the Lotus brand/program standards.
• Coordinate with vendors for estimates, detailed project plans and schedules tracking budget and costs.
• Oversee quality control and participate in quality issue resolutions for continuous improvement.
• Communicate with team members to assess upcoming, current, and active projects.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to stay organized managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven account management experience with the ability to manage projects from conception to completion - prioritizing, multi-tasking, meeting expectations, budget, and timelines.
• Strong experience presenting to all levels of management both written and verbally.
• Maintain regular communication with all Lotus teams to understand their event needs, objectives, and expectations.
• Oversee the planning and execution of events for assignment ensuring that all details are taken care of, and the event meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Support, create and manage event timelines and schedules to ensure that all tasks and preparations are completed on time.
• On-Site Management: oversee the on-site execution of event, including coordinating with event staff, internal and external contacts, and troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
• Be prepared to address unexpected challenges and find creative solutions to ensure the smooth
• execution of events.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
• Responsible for creating advertising campaigns, pricing, strategies and targeting demographic audiences.
• Plan and execute initiatives to reach target audience.
• Conduct market research/ analysis on customer needs, preferences, and trends.
• Assist in outbound/ inbound marketing activities.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Required experience of Event Management
• 3-5 years of demonstrated success managing events and project from a cost, quality, and client services perspective.
• Bachelor’s degree in business/ marketing/hospitality
• Ability to connect and engage with a variety of personalities working well in teams.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in graphics and/or a creative environment.
• Event and/or marketing experience in automotive.

What we offer: 

• We believe in compensating all our talented employees fairly. Ask us, and we can tell you upfront what our salary package would look like.
• We provide a company car scheme to make your commute smoother than a freshly waxed sports car. 
• Enjoy your 25 vacation days, giving you ample opportunity to unwind, explore, or binge-watch your favourite shows.
• We work hybrid, meaning you will be in the office when necessary and you can work from home when you're needed there.
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Medical savings plan
• Accident insurance
• Disability & vision
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Additional Info:

• This role will be working from our US HQ in Texas within our flexible working policy.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the USA without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT Emeya.  By 2026 Lotus will produce three more all-electric lifestyle models that change the game.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them. In Lotus Cars USA we form a diverse and international team.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organization. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Europe? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: