Overview

Who we are

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Business Planning & Innovation Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated R&D Events & Team Member Engagement Specialist.

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and manage on-site and off-property team member events, business meetings, and VIP visits for R&D and Michigan sites. In addition, you'll be expected to provide guidance to groups preparing large divisional or department events.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the person in this role will support the Business Planning & Innovation department's objective to enable R&D to achieve our strategic vision and goals, fostering and engaging Team Members in a culture that embodies the Toyota Way.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop comprehensive project plans, event concept and design, and resource-map for each event (e.g., Site Selection, Vendor Sourcing, Activities and Entertainment, IS and Security needs).

• Lead event set-up and logistics day of events, including Agenda or ”Run of Show”, invitations, registration, attendee management, rehearsals, tour routing, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, room set-up, catering & menu planning, and post event survey.

• Manage overall budget for events and relationships with key vendors and stakeholders (e.g., CSS, TMNA Security, Aramark, DFM, etc.).

• Create and maintain annual team member events strategy and approvals, annual budget development for events & business meetings, and events storage spaces including regular 5S and stocking supplies.

• Consult with other departments and support (as needed) divisional and department events.

• Create event planning guides, checklists, and self-service tools.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with parties across the company.

• Strong verbal, written, visual communication skills are key.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree (Bachelor's degree or higher preferred) AND/OR commensurate experience.

• Proven industry related experience.

• Demonstrated project management experience especially in event planning.

• Management experience including VIP and vendor management.

• Demonstrated ability to self-manage event preparation and coordination across divisions.

Added bonus if you have

• Knowledge of Toyota operations & processes.

• Problem solving experience with completed TBP.

• Contract negotiation.

• Budget forecast & tracking.

• Related marketing and communications experience.

• Knowledge of regional off-property venues and related stakeholders.

• Event industry standards.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement

• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.