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Specialist, Sponsorship and Brand Experience


Company : Ford


Location : Dearborn, MI


Created : 2026-04-19


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionIn this position...Are you data-obsessed and able to see value far beyond a logo lockup tied to a brand sponsorship? Do you thrive in the space where creativity meets cold, hard metrics?The Ford Consumer Marketing team is seeking a Sponsorship & Brand Experience Specialist to join our team in Dearborn. We are looking for a self-starter who is relentlessly focused on excellence and driven by the pursuit of "what's next." You will be the architect of accountability, ensuring our key sponsorships aren't just visible, but are driving measurable business outcomes and maximizing every dollar of investment.In this high-visibility position, you will serve as the "central nervous system" for coordination-internally across Ford and externally with our agency teams and partners. Your mission is twofold: to ensure our sponsorship marketing initiatives are expertly coordinated and executed with precision, and to build the data-driven frameworks that prove and improve our impact across the enterprise.ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll Do...Maintain master project tracking systems and documentation, proactively chase down status updates from cross-functional teams, identifying blockers, and ensuring deliverables stay on schedule from strategy approval through final execution.Act as the guardian of our sponsorship ROI. You will obsess over the details of activation to ensure Ford is extracting maximum value from every partnership.Transform raw data into actionable insights. You will support the team broadly in analytics, providing the "why" behind the "what" to influence future decision making.You will lead sponsorship governance, ensuring adherence to processes, asset management protocols, and cross-functional accountability.Collaborate with integrated marketing teams to plan and execute experiential activations that deliver meaningful, measurable impact to the business.Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder environments collaborating with external agencies and internal clients, maintaining a neutral, results-oriented stance to keep all teams in sync.Maintain real-time tracking and progress visibility for all programs.QualificationsYou'll have...A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred3 to 5 years of experience in brand marketing, experience in project management, preferably within integrated marketing, advertising, or agency environments supporting complex, multi-stakeholder sponsorshipsProven experience managing multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced environmentsStrong facilitation and coordination skills with the ability to drive accountability without direct authority, serving as a neutral party across competing prioritiesExperience with project management tools and systemsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly, chase updates diplomatically, and escalate issues appropriatelyIntegrated marketing knowledge with understanding of how creative, media, CRM, digital, and retail channels interconnect to drive value and program performanceProblem-solving agility with the ability to identify blockers, propose solutions, and keep projects moving forward despite obstaclesComfort operating in client environments with professionalism, discretion, and the ability to act as an embedded team memberEven better, you may have...Experience specifically within the automotive industry or with large-scale sports/entertainment sponsorships.Advanced proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, or Google Looker Studio).Experience managing large-scale event logistics or on-site experiential activations.A background in financial tracking or budget management related to marketing investments.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 coverageFlexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and moreFamily building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and moreVehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leasesTuition assistanceEstablished and active employee resource groupsPaid 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. This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is in salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100 to $166,200. 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: sponsorship is not available for this position.Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.#LI-Onsite #LI-DH1