Commercial Project Leader GT (m/f/d) - Customer Motorsport (Focus: GT3)
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 an experienced Project Manager (m/f/d) for Customer Motorsport with a strong GT3 background to take ownership of our GT project. The role is based at our Cologne headquarters.
Are you a team player who thrives on responsibility, with strong analytical and negotiating skills—and above all, proven experience in GT3 customer racing? 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
Your tasks
- strategic planning and commercial development of the GT3 Customer Racing programme, including long‑term roadmaps and business objectives
- creation, evaluation and execution of business cases for GT3-related projects
- spare parts business planning & management (forecasting, pricing, availability, support for customers)
- full commercial responsibility for budgets, forecasts, revenue planning and financial monitoring within the GT3 programme
- customer and market management for GT3 in Europe, including commercial support during the sales process
- monitoring of global GT3 regulations, customer trends and competition to guide commercial programme decisions
Your profile
- university degree in business administration (or similar) with strong technical understanding
- several years of professional experience in the GT3 customer racing environment, ideally in commercial, strategic or programme‑management roles
- proven capability in developing business cases and conducting financial planning/forecasting
- experience in spare parts planning, aftermarket topics or comparable commercial responsibilities
- strong analytical, negotiation and stakeholder‑management skills paired with a customer‑first mindset
- fluent English and willingness to travel/work weekends; experience with Japanese culture is a plus