Avants is hiring in San Diego! Do you enjoy creating awesome events and meeting new people? Are you a self-starter who enjoys building new businesses and taking on new challenges?

We’re looking for a go-getter to join our growing team!

You’ll be responsible for launching, managing and growing the San Diego market for Avants. This is a full-time position. Responsibilities include coordinating/managing events, networking with enthusiasts, developing partnerships with local businesses, marketing via social media channels, onboarding new members and more!

This is an exciting new position that will help solidify Avants as a leading national automotive lifestyle brand.

Does this sound like a good fit? Send me a note at krissy@avants.com. I’d love to hear from you!

Krissy Wells

National Director // Avants

Director - San diego

Responsibilities

Think of this role as part entrepreneur, part community architect. You’re not just managing events; you’re steering the entire Avants experience in San Diego. From partnerships to elevated experiences, you call the shots, build the vibe, and make the magic happen.

  • Events

    • Develop calendar of engaging events for San Diego members (tech sessions with local shops, track days, private collection tours, signature events and more)

    • Lead all day-of event operations, typically weekends.

  • Sales / Marketing

    • Build Avants into the premium automotive membership program for San Diego area enthusiasts

    • Represent Avants at various automotive-related events

    • Create, schedule and post events via all marketing channels (email, website and social media)

  • Business Development

    • Develop successful partnerships with local and national automotive businesses.

  • Community Management

    • Onboard new members (post introductions on social media, send welcome packages, etc)

  • Magazine

    • Identify articles for the Avants quarterly magazine. Coordinate with local writers and photographers.

Skills / Qualifications

  • Event Management — organized, attention to detail, willingness to work weekends/evenings, etc

  • Personable — ability to speak/connect with all different kinds of car enthusiasts

  • Flexible / Agile — ability to quickly adapt and learn new skills

  • Creative Design — follow Avants brand guidelines regarding marketing collateral, images, etc.

  • Results-Oriented — focus on output/results

  • Eager to take on more responsibility

  • Proactive problem solver

  • Technical Skills

    • Social media (Facebook, Instagram)

    • Photography and editing (e.g. Adobe Photoshop)

    • Email (e.g. Mailchimp)

    • Website – familiar with content management solutions

Experience

  • 5+ years in marketing/sales/project management or related field

ABOUT AVANTS

Founded in 2016, Avants is an automotive lifestyle brand focused on helping enthusiasts enjoy their passion. From Miatas to McLarens, track days to tech sessions, Avants celebrates the broad range of interests in the automotive community. Members can attend exclusive events with like-minded enthusiasts and receive discounts at premium partners. All members also receive the Avants magazine - a high-gloss quarterly publication that features captivating and unique stories from the car community. Avants is currently available in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona and Southern California, with more regions launching soon. For more information on Avants, visit www.avants.com.