Summer Intern - Growth & Operations - Cars & Bids

Company Description:

Cars & Bids is a leading online auction platform for enthusiast cars, connecting buyers and sellers with a seamless, transparent, and engaging experience. We’re passionate about curating a diverse selection of unique vehicles and building a vibrant community of car enthusiasts.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and organized Growth and Operations Associate to join our team. This role will focus on driving growth by managing events, forging strategic partnerships, and launching new programs to increase car listings and elevate the Cars & Bids brand. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for cars, strong interpersonal skills, and a knack for operational excellence.

What You'll Do:

• Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute events (e.g., car shows, meetups, or virtual showcases) to engage the Cars & Bids community, attract new sellers, and enhance brand visibility.
• Partnership Development: Identify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with automotive brands, car clubs, influencers, and other relevant organizations to drive listings and brand reputation.
• Strategic Program Development: Help design and launch new initiatives (e.g., referral programs, seller incentives, or marketing campaigns) to increase the number of cars listed on the platform.
• Community Engagement: Collaborate with marketing and community teams to create content, campaigns, and outreach strategies that strengthen the Cars & Bids brand and attract enthusiasts.
• Operational Support: Streamline processes related to event logistics, partnership agreements, and program execution to ensure efficiency and scalability.
• Data Analysis: Track and analyze the performance of events, partnerships, and programs, using insights to optimize strategies and report on ROI to leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to align growth initiatives with company goals.

What You'll Learn:

• How to plan and run engaging automotive events.
• Skills to build and manage partnerships with car brands and clubs.
• How to create and launch programs to grow a platform.
• Using data to improve events and campaigns.
• Insights into the enthusiast car market and auctions.
• How to collaborate with marketing and sales teams.
• Ways to streamline operations for efficiency.

What We're Looking For:

• Actively pursuing a degree in business, marketing, operations, or a related field.
• Experience in growth, operations, event planning, or partnership management, preferably in the automotive or marketplace industry.
• Passion for cars and familiarity with the enthusiast car market.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions (proficiency in tools like Excel, Google Analytics, or CRM platforms is a plus).
• Creative problem-solver with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach to identifying growth opportunities.
• Ability to travel occasionally for events and partnership meetings.

Broader Portfolio-Wide Intern Program:

Since 2019, TCG has run a broader portfolio-wide intern program connecting interns across TCG and our portfolio companies. This unique initiative offers interns the chance to participate in:

• Networking & Educational Sessions: Engage in in-person (based on location) and virtual sessions designed to broaden your understanding of the industry and strengthen your professional network.
• "AMA" Sessions with TCG Partners and Executives: Learn directly from senior leaders at TCG and portfolio companies through interactive "Ask Me Anything" sessions, where you’ll get insights into their career journeys and key business strategies.
• Executive Coaching: Benefit from executive coaching sessions with industry-leading coaches who will provide guidance on best practices for leadership, career development, and personal growth.
• Technical Training: Participate in training sessions that help sharpen your technical skills, particularly in areas such as financial modeling, sourcing, and themework.

Expected weekly base salary: $1,000

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.
Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits that may be offered in connection with the advertised role.