Partnership Manager

Ford Motor Company

Partnership Manager at Ford Racing leading the strategic activation and commercialization of the relationship with Red Bull. Collaborating across business units to create breakthrough cultural moments.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeConcord • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,500 - $218,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the day-to-day strategic relationship between Ford Racing and Red Bull across North America and global initiatives.
Identify and develop new commercial opportunities between Ford and Red Bull beyond motorsports competition.
Build annual integrated partnership roadmaps aligned to Ford Racing product launches, racing programs, dealer priorities, and lifestyle initiatives.
Collaborate with Ford global marketing, Ford Racing vehicle teams, regional business units, and Red Bull leadership to scale partnership opportunities internationally.
Develop executive-level presentations and business cases demonstrating ROI, audience growth, cultural relevance, and revenue opportunities.
Help establish Ford Racing as a culturally relevant lifestyle brand through immersive experiences and modern fan engagement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field.
5+ years of work experience in the field of Partnership Management, marketing, business development or strategy.
5+ years of experience in a partnership management role is a plus.
Global Brand & Enthusiast experience is a plus.
Highly motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and a flexible approach to working hours.
Innovative thinking and ability to think strategically.
Passion for Ford Racing and what it represents to the company.
Moderate travel will be required.
Practical knowledge in brand identity.
Strong presentation skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

partnership managementbusiness developmentmarketing strategyexecutive-level presentationsROI analysisaudience growthcultural relevancerevenue opportunitiesbrand identitylifestyle brand development

Soft Skills

excellent communication skillsinnovative thinkingstrategic thinkingself-starterflexible approachpresentation skillscollaborationrelationship managementmotivationpassion for motorsports

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in marketingBachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in related field