Senior Events Specialist - fanatec
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for the successful activation of sim racing activities in live environments
- Serve as on-site event operations lead: run-of-show, cueing, technical checks, troubleshooting under pressure and incident documentation
- Provide remote driver support (troubleshooting, firmware, settings)
- Implement and run the asset register (QR codes/status), maintenance windows, RMA loops, and utilization reporting
- Co-design pre-wired event kits to compress setup time and reduce failure points
- Build cockpits for product launches and review campaigns; keep setups flawless for content and PR
- Partner with marketing on technical setups for shoots and creator programs
- Manage event-ops vendors (booth build/A-V/local crews)
- Collect user feedback on-site/online and share with R&D to inform future designs
Requirements
- Willingness and ability to travel globally ~12 weeks/year; availability for weekends and late shifts
- Expert-level sim racing knowledge; confident PC/firmware/driver setup and troubleshooting
- 2–3 years event operations with on-site technical support responsibility, preferably in professional sim racing or esports
- Fluent English (spoken/written); additional EU languages a plus
- Fast, calm troubleshooting and a proactive, courteous style with athletes, partners, and customers
- Evidence of asset lifecycle practice (QR/registers, maintenance planning)
- EU/DE work authorization; Class B driving license; safe equipment handling
How to Apply
Please include a cover letter with your resume outlining your events experience and your interest in esports and sim racing. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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