Event Manager (Automotive)

Location: Hybrid work required in the Detroit office, United States; travel up to 20–30% may be required.

Company

hirify.global designs and delivers experiential marketing and brand experiences for clients, including automotive accounts.

What you will do

• Independently manage small event programs or assigned parts of larger programs for an automotive account.
• Manage client relationships, deliverables, communications, scopes, budgets, schedules, status reports, and action items.
• Coordinate event planning, opportunity evaluation, negotiations, execution, onsite delivery, and results summaries.
• Schedule team meetings and coordinate communication among internal teams, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Support budget management, invoice and vendor-payment coordination, and cost reconciliation.
• Participate in creative brainstorms and ensure deliverables meet client needs and quality standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of event or experiential marketing experience, including some agency experience.
• Experience planning events and developing and delivering presentations.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated client focus, accountability, team effectiveness, flexibility, and professional confidence.
• Ability to work hybrid in the Detroit office and travel up to 20–30%.

Nice to have

• Automotive industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across clients, disciplines, and global teams.
• Culture emphasizing curiosity, bold ideas, ownership, shared success, and low-ego teamwork.
• Opportunity to contribute to brand experiences and experiential marketing programs.