Specialist, National Events & Dealer Relations

Location(s): Franklin, TN

Job Schedule: Full-time - Hybrid - in office Monday-Thursday

Education Requirement: Bachelor's

Sponsorship: No

Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Specialist, National Events & Dealer Relations to join our team in Franklin, TN.

This position will work closely with all team members on the planning and execution of all key initiatives for the department such as National Americas Dealer Meetings, Field Meetings, National Incentive Programs, Global Dealer Award (Nissan), and logistics involving National Automotive Dealership Association (NADA) programs and meetings. This position will assist in budget tracking for the department and offer cross-collaboration with department management falling under the Sales VP area of responsibility. In addition, this position will have a focus on logistics assistance for the NBAB/IDAB process of the Nissan & INFINITI Dealer Advisory Board process for maximum results for the Nissan Executive Team, and our Participating Nissan Dealers/EMs.

• Assist with logistics for all NDAB and IDAB Meetings.
  • Communication with Executive Team and Dealers
  • Securing meeting rooms, venues & meals
  • Assist with securing Dealer attendee flights, securing transportation, hotels, HQ check in and monitoring attendee movements
  • Logistics for the RDAB/Subcommittees as well as the NDAB processes
  • Coordinate Dealer flights and transportation to/from hotel/HQ/airport
  • Work with local Destination Management Company (DMC) to coordinate onsite logistics
• Assist on the development, coordination and execution for all National and/or Regional Dealer Meetings, Field Meetings, NADA Meetings and receptions, or “ad-hock” meetings.
• Assist in the development and logistics of the Nissan Global Award trip, from the HQ office, for our top performing dealers.
• Assist with all departmental project budgeting, shopping baskets and tracking, including budget reconciliation with the TRACS report for both the department and the Sales VP’s Area of Responsibility.
• Assist with special projects assigned to the department, such as written and video communications from the executive team to the dealer body.
• Assist with planning and execution of Nissan Americas Dealer Meetings (NADM).

• Prior experience preferred in project management that involved event project planning and execution.
• Prior experience in finance, procurement and budgeting preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Displays the ability to make decisions independently that result in innovative, creative solutions.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 0-1 years of professional level experience required
• Experience or exposure in multiple areas within Nissan and/or the auto industry, preferred. Including but not limited to: marketing, direct dealer contact, regional operations, advertising, media, promotions, brand management.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university

• Approximately 0%-25% travel possible. Potential required weekend/holiday travel possible.

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.