Commercial Project Leader GT (m/f/d) Customer Motorsport

Don’t just go to work; become part of a unique company within a fast-moving industry. Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe – creating excitement through team spirit and advanced technology!

We are looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d) for Customer Motorsport to oversee the GT project with daily tasks based out of our Cologne headquarters.

Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical and negotiating skills? Then you are the right person to take on this challenge. Experience teamwork and be inspired by the passion of our 500-strong workforce for motorsport and automotive projects.

What we offer:

• exciting projects and a place for technical freedom and innovation to get things moving
• attractive benefits packages e.g. competitive remuneration, social benefits, 30 days annual holiday, car leasing, free on-site gym
• a challenging, fulfilling workplace in a multi-national company within a familiar atmosphere - driven by fascination and passion

Job description / Tasks:

• holistic market management and customer management GR Customer Racing with a focus on Europe
• strategic planning and implementation of international racing events: Management of performance cars and service providers to achieve sporting goals with budget responsibility
• continuous development of the GR Customer Racing Support strategy, in compliance with overarching strategic and economic objectives
• set and deliver milestones, forecasts, budgets, resources & project charter and risk management
• acquisition of new customers for the GR Customer Racing vehicle portfolio and support of the sales process with the relevant internal interfaces
• stay up to date with global GT3 activities and market direction to better serve Gazoo Racing customers and improve project targets

The successful candidate will have:

• completed a university degree in business administration and sound technical knowledge
• profound experience within the global customer motorsport automotive industry, e.g. GT3 and GT4
• several years of professional experience in project management as well as the organization and management of professional racing teams, preferably in the GT3 sector
• have sound English language skills
• a “customer first” approach with strong interpersonal skills to actively develop and use collaborative relationships to achieve results, when required also using appropriate soft skills to reduce tension and resolve conflicts
• drive for results and deliver stakeholder satisfaction
• flexibility and willingness to work weekends and travel
• experience in dealing with Japanese culture would be a bonus