Assistant Manager Car Press Operations (all genders welcome)

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We have an exciting opportunity for you as:

Assistant Manager Press Car Operations (all genders welcome)

in the Marketing Department at the Kia Europe Headquarters in Frankfurt/Main, Germany

Job mission:

This is an exciting opportunity for car enthusiasts to advance their career in the automotive industry as an Assistant Manager for a leading EV brand. You will manage all car and technical assets owned by the Marketing Department, working closely with PR and Marketing teams across Europe. Your role will involve overseeing the daily operations of the marketing fleet, ensuring high standards for PR and marketing, supporting PR managers with product knowledge, and coordinating logistics for events. Additionally, you will play a key role in enhancing Kia’s EV narrative by contributing to storytelling initiatives and responding to media inquiries. This position requires you to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth execution of marketing activities. This fast-paced, dynamic role is perfect for those looking to grow their career in Public Relations or Product Management in the automotive sector, offering great potential for long-term professional development.

Your responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate Marketing department car orders, logistics, and preparation for PR & marketing activities. Including but not limited to media events, product presentations, and supporting asset readiness for Communication activities.

• Oversee a 12-month planning cycle, advising senior stakeholders on the marketing car calendar, from key ordering dates, to overseeing all project-related processes involving the assets, as well as other key milestones to end of asset life cycle.

• Build and implement standardized procedures across departments to streamline press car processes, ensuring alignment with global and local requirements.

• Lead the management of car asset availability, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., registration, technical checks, etc.).

• Act as the key liaison between the marketing department and external markets/agencies to ensure smooth press car logistics, preparation, and usage plans.

• Ensure continuous collaboration with PR Country Managers to manage press car-related technical issues, providing timely product related press statements when necessary.

• Maintain and manage the Kia Business Charge card, monitoring the budget and ensuring financial accountability.

• Coordinate with the Events team all car related needs, from shuttle car management to route scouting, ensuring operational excellence in event execution.

• Provide technical expertise and guidance in responding to media inquiries and handling complex product-related questions.

• Advise on product-related crises and technical media issues, providing well-reasoned solutions and proactive communications to safeguard brand reputation.

• Contributing to technical storytelling and enhancing Kia’s EV narrative by proposing and supporting the creation of tech media stories, collaborating with various R&D teams for PR generation and further enhancing product visibility.

• Manage the coordination of technical media tests supporting on-site responsibilities.
  

Your talents:

• Passion for the Automotive Industry: A strong interest in cars, their technical specifications, and the automotive market.

• Education: Technical or commercial education, ideally complemented by a university degree in Administration, Logistics, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of technical field experience, with expertise in all powertrains (ICE, HEV, PHEV, EV).

• Practical automotive experience is highly valued.

Skills:

• Fluency in English and German (both written and spoken); additional languages (especially Korean) are a plus.

• Excellent computer skills, particularly in MS Office.

• Ability to analyse, interpret, and report issues clearly, proposing effective solutions.

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with the ability to simplify complex topics and deliver clear messages.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

• Strong problem-solving and time management capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive thinking, and a friendly manner.

• Proactive, service-oriented mindset with the ability to take ownership of challenges.

• Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Experience in managing or coordinating teams is a plus.

• Comfort with hosting or representing the company in various settings.

• Valid and clean driver’s license.

Who are we?

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.

Kia Europe is the European sales and manufacturing arm of Kia Corporation. From our headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, we lead 39 markets across Europe and the Caucasus, employing more than 5,500 persons, including about 3,500 blue collar workers in our state of the art car plant in Zilina, Slovakia.

Our headquarter is home to 37 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from all over the world is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like these things:

• A pulsating international environment. Our workforce is composed of people from 37 nations

• Playing an active and important part in the development of Kia in Europe.

• Developing new frameworks and solutions

• Demanding challenges to which you can creatively contribute

• A competitive compensation package; private leasing offer; systematic off and on-the-job training, free staff restaurant, support as concerns Health Management and more

If you’re interested to become part of our Kia team, please apply via our online portal. We are looking forward to getting to know you.