• Supportive environment; we will assist you to reach your potential
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Rowville location, free onsite parking, modern office

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and forging meaningful partnerships? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are currently seeking a talented Sponsorship and Event Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with our National Sponsorship Manager to deliver exceptional sponsorship activations and events.

As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to lead various initiatives, including but not limited to:

Key areas of responsibility:

Planning, Leading, Executing, Reporting

• Lead NAPA Sponsorship Delivery: Oversee the successful execution of NAPA sponsorship activations, ensuring maximum brand exposure and engagement.
• Lead Crew and Store Engagement Integration: Develop strategies to seamlessly integrate sponsorships and events with crew and store engagement activities, fostering a cohesive brand experience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate trade activities effectively within our Repco Supercars Championship partnerships, maximising mutual benefits.
• Lead and execute key partnership activities, including contractual benefits.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities to work with existing partners to generate brand exposure
• Provide support to other GPC businesses with their sponsorship and event Integration.
• Lead onsite activations across all major events, predominately Supercars and enthusiast events to create memorable experiences for fans and our staff.

About you:

• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in working with agencies (desirable)
• Ability to adapt to a quick moving environment with new ideas, concepts and ways of executing content being our main focus.

Some of the reasons we love working at GPC

With 100 years operational experience, GPC Asia Pacific is the largest automotive aftermarket parts supplier in Australia and New Zealand, supported by Genuine Parts Company in North America, owner of the NAPA parts distribution business.

• Part of a global organisation
• Successful, stable, growing business
• Support iconic and emerging Australian brands: Repco, NAPA, AMX, Sparesbox and more
• Attractive product discounts across all GPC AP businesses
• Strong rewards & recognition programs
• Access to GPC's exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more!
• A supportive team environment, where we work with supremely talented people
• Employee Assistance Program for team members and their families
• Career development prospects
• Strong values-based foundations
• Innovation and forward moving are a reality 

Thank you for your interest in becoming part GPC Asia Pacific.