Founded in 1996, mobile.de disrupted the status quo of buying and selling cars as the first online vehicle marketplace.

Today, we are Germany's largest vehicle marketplace with around 1.4 million listed cars, commercial vehicles, motorcycles and e-bikes. Both private customers and more than 40,000 registered vehicle dealers use the platform and benefit from 108 million customer visits per month. As a “one-stop shop”, mobile.de's offering includes financing and leasing solutions in addition to buying and selling - and we will not stop innovating. If you are driven by an eagerness to learn and a passion for collaboration then we should get to know each other.

mobile.de is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

If you feel like you don’t meet all of the requirements for this role but are interested, please consider applying anyway. We strongly encourage people from historically excluded groups to apply.

What we offer

What you’ll do ​& Who you are

Role Purpose

This role of Client Engagement Manager - Sponsoring and Partnerships ensures that mobile.de is strategically and professionally represented at key external industry events, conferences, and trade gatherings. It combines strategic partnership management, event management, content preparation, and operational execution to create visibility, credibility, and measurable impact within the automotive ecosystem.

A key focus of this role is the management of relationships and collaborations with industry associations, federations, and institutions. These partnerships form the backbone of mobile.de’s engagement in the trade environment. The role is responsible for identifying, initiating, and executing joint activities — from workshops to joint events — that strengthen mobile.de’s positioning as a trusted and active industry partner.

At the same time, this person works closely with Sales and cross-functional teams such as PR, Marketing, Business Development and Product to prepare presentations, speaking content, and messaging for events, ensuring every appearance reflects our strategy and supports our commercial objectives.

This is both a strategic and hands-on role: one that requires a deep understanding of the automotive ecosystem, a structured approach to project management, and a passion for connecting business priorities with industry impact.

1. Industry Event & Sponsorship Management

• Plan, manage, and execute mobile.de’s participation in key German automotive trade events, including conferences, association gatherings, and award shows.

• Own all sponsorships and external event engagements end to end — from planning and preparation to on-site coordination and post-event evaluation.

2. Content & Presentation Preparation

• Work closely with Sales leadership and subject-matter experts to prepare presentation materials, talking points, and speaking content for external events.

• Ensure all content is strategically aligned, relevant to the audience, and reflects mobile.de’s positioning in the trade.

• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications on brand consistency and messaging

3. Strategic Partnerships & Industry Relations

• Act as the primary contact for automotive trade associations, federations, and partner institutions.

• Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships that support mobile.de’s role as an engaged and credible industry player.

• Identify opportunities for joint initiatives or collaborations that create mutual value.

4. Planning & Internal Coordination

• Maintain a central calendar of all upcoming trade events, sponsorships, internal mobile.de events and partnerships, ensuring visibility and internal alignment.

• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing and Leadership to ensure that priorities, speakers, and resources are aligned.

• Brief internal stakeholders ahead of events and ensure they are well-prepared and equipped with relevant insights.

5. Execution & Evaluation

• Manage logistics, materials, branding, and on-site presence to ensure professional representation.

• Gather feedback, measure outcomes, and report on event and partnership impact.
  Continuously identify ways to improve future engagements and increase ROI.

Profile / Skills & Experience

Professional Background

• 5+ years of experience in automotive industry roles, ideally in sales programs, partnerships, events, or trade marketing.

• Deep understanding of the German automotive trade ecosystem — including dealer structures, associations, and market dynamics.

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Ability to translate business goals into relevant event strategies and partnership activities.

• Experience preparing or shaping sales presentations, narratives, or panel content for external audiences.

Project Management & Execution

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.

• Hands-on approach with attention to detail and commitment to professional delivery.

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Excellent communication skills and confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, association leaders, and event organizers.

• Collaborative mindset — able to connect Sales, Marketing, and Leadership around shared objectives.

Languages

Fluent in German (written and spoken)

Benefits