Experiential General Manager
Descrizione dell'offerta
Job Title: Experiential General Manager – Italy
Location: Italy(can be remote/hybrid)
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Experiential General Manager to lead operations during a major new strategic partnership with a leading global automotive OEM. This role is pivotal in driving brand experience, operational excellence, and customer engagement as we expand our presence in the Italian automotive market.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee all experiential activities across Italy, ensuring a seamless customer journey and exceptional brand engagement.
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to strengthen market presence, enhance brand awareness, and build customer loyalty.
- Define and uphold dealership and retail experience standards that reflect the highest levels of quality and service.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, aftersales, and operations to deliver consistent and impactful customer experiences.
- Monitor and analyse market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity to continuously refine experiential strategies.
- Design and implement training programs to ensure teams deliver service excellence and embody brand values.
- Manage budgets, operational KPIs, and provide performance reporting to senior leadership.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Significant experience in general management within the automotive, retail, or consumer-focused industries , ideally in environments undergoing growth or transformation.
- Proven expertise in experiential marketing, customer experience, or brand activation .
- Strong understanding of the automotive industry, with experience in international brand partnerships or large-scale business development preferred.
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills with a collaborative and inspiring approach.
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities.
- Strong project management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- Fluent in Italian and English (both written and spoken).
- Flexibility to travel across Italy and internationally as required.