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Assistant Manager Press Car Operations – Kia Europe GmbH, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

About This Assistant Manager Job in Frankfurt Am Main

Kia Europe GmbH is hiring an Assistant Manager Press Car Operations for the PR &amp. Brand Experience team inside its Marketing department at the European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main. The vacancy is full-time, advertised at entry level, and open to applicants of all genders.

The job revolves around the fleet of vehicles used for press and marketing purposes: ordering them, moving them, keeping them roadworthy and compliant, and making sure they are where they need to be for media events and product presentations across Europe.

Alongside the logistics, the position carries a technical communications dimension. Supporting PR colleagues in different markets with product expertise and helping shape technical stories about Kia’s electric vehicles. EUJOBHUB publishes this summary for jobseekers; the vacancy is managed by Kia Europe GmbH.

About the Role

PR & Brand Experience sits within Kia Europe’s Marketing function and handles how the brand and its products are presented to media and audiences across the region. Press cars are central to that work, and this role owns their planning, readiness and movement.

The employer describes the level as coordinating project activities and giving expert guidance within a defined field, planning and managing work packages on a three- to six-month horizon. The advert also sets out Kia’s values. Care for people, moving further together, empowering people to act, daring to push boundaries and chasing excellence. Plus seven European key success factors: optimism, flexibility, ambition, creativity, dynamism, patience and resilience.

Job Summary

Job Title	Assistant Manager Press Car Operations (all genders welcome)
Company	Kia Europe GmbH
Location	Frankfurt am Main
Country	Germany
Employment Type	Full Time
Job Category	Marketing / PR / Fleet Operations
Experience Level	Entry Level (3–4 years of technical field experience)
Education	Technical or commercial education, ideally with a degree in administration, logistics or a related field
Salary	Not publicly specified by the employer.
Job Reference	Not specified by the employer
Source	Kia Europe GmbH careers portal (HireHive)
Application Status	Open at the time of publication

Key Responsibilities

Asset planning, governance and lifecycle

• Coordinate Marketing department car orders, logistics and preparation for PR and marketing activity, including media events and product presentations.
• Run a twelve-month planning cycle and advise senior stakeholders on the marketing car calendar, from ordering dates through to the end of each asset’s life.
• Introduce standardised, cross-departmental procedures for press car processes that fit both global and local requirements.
• Lead on vehicle availability and on regulatory obligations such as registration and technical checks.

Logistics, operations and stakeholder coordination

• Act as the main link between the marketing department and external markets and agencies on press car logistics, preparation and usage plans.
• Work with the Events team on all vehicle-related needs, from shuttle car management to route scouting.
• Coordinate technical media tests, including on-site duties.

Technical communication and media support

• Work continuously with PR Country Managers on technical issues affecting press cars and supply timely product statements where needed.
• Provide technical expertise when responding to media enquiries and complex product questions.
• Advise on product-related crises and technical media issues, proposing proactive communication that protects brand reputation.
• Contribute to technical storytelling around Kia’s EV narrative, working with R&D teams to generate PR and raise product visibility.

Budget and financial control

• Hold and manage the Kia Business Charge card, monitoring spend and accounting for it.
• Liaise with financial controlling on funding processes and internal budget procedures.
• Cooperate with colleagues and agencies so that information flows smoothly.

Candidate Requirements

Education

• Technical or commercial education, ideally supported by a university degree in administration, logistics or a related subject.

Professional Experience

• Three to four years of technical field experience covering all powertrains: combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric.
• Hands-on automotive experience is highly valued.
• Experience managing or coordinating teams is listed as a plus.

Technical Skills

• Excellent computer skills, particularly across MS Office.
• Ability to analyse and report issues clearly and propose workable solutions.
• Strong analytical thinking, including simplifying complex topics for other audiences.

Language Skills

• Fluent English and German, written and spoken; further languages, Korean in particular, are a plus.

Other Qualifications

• Valid and clean driving licence, with willingness to travel extensively across Europe.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise several tasks at once.
• Problem-solving ability and good time management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive outlook and a friendly manner.
• Proactive, service-minded approach and comfort with hosting or representing the company.
• Teamwork combined with the capacity to work independently and take initiative.

Salary

Not publicly specified by the employer.

International Candidates

Candidates should independently verify work authorization, visa, and relocation requirements with the employer.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through Kia Europe’s online recruitment portal, which also provides a LinkedIn application option. The employer asks interested candidates to apply online. See the original listing here: Assistant Manager Press Car Operations – Kia Europe GmbH.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a driving licence required?

Yes. The employer asks for a valid and clean driving licence and a willingness to travel extensively on a pan-European basis.

Which languages are needed?

Fluent English and German, written and spoken. Additional languages are welcome, with Korean singled out as a plus.

What technical background is expected?

Three to four years in a technical field role with knowledge of combustion, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric powertrains, ideally with practical automotive experience.

Which team would I join?

The PR & Brand Experience team within the Marketing department at Kia’s European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.

Is the role only logistics?

No. It combines press car planning and logistics with technical media support, input on product-related communications issues, and budget responsibility for the Kia Business Charge card.

Does Kia publish a salary?

No salary figure appears in the employer’s advertisement.

EUJOBHUB Disclaimer

EUJOBHUB is an independent jobs website. We are not a recruitment agency and we are not affiliated with, nor do we represent, Kia Europe GmbH. This article is an original editorial summary of a vacancy published by Kia Europe GmbH on its own careers portal. The employer handles all applications, selection and candidate communication, and may change or withdraw the listing without notice. Please confirm current details on the official posting before applying.