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At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Commercial Program Specialist role is an individual contributor and reports to the Direct Marketing Support Manager. This individual will have the opportunity to interact with field teams, vendors, and key business partners. The position is an excellent opportunity for a self-starter, proficient in Microsoft Suite (Salesforce and SAP knowledge is a plus), and a willingness to learn and support both internally developed and third-party programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Develops, communicates, and implements new concepts and plans for internal and external events and meetings.

+ Manages the delivery of outbound communications to the Direct Dealer network and field operations teams.

+ Represents Commercial within cross-functional teams tasked with development and deployment of key initiatives and innovations.

+ Collaborates with regional teams to build programs that resonate within each market.

+ Works closely with current Program vendors to ensure program implementation, ongoing performance, and success. Manage day-to-day relationships with applicable vendors to efficiently meet the strategic Plan goals and objectives.

+ Manages, implements, and reports on key programs that support the delivery of the Direct Dealer business. Includes the management of program budgets, invoice processing and the purchase requisition process.

+ Involved with selection of venues, program planning, agenda development, collaborating with event planning vendors and leadership team.

+ Negotiate costs with outside vendors, and ensure vendors deliver on services as agreed.

+ Handle operational and administrative functions to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.

+ Analyze the success of an event and prepare post-event reporting to determine areas to improve or eliminate.

+ Develops various tools that measure the compliance of promotional activities.

+ Collaborates with key business personnel, the legal team, business partners, and vendors.

+ Manages and/or supports various projects as assigned and looks for business improvement opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Finance, or other related discipline required or five (5) years of marketing, brand, analytics, supply chain, or other related experience in lieu.

+ Zero (0) to three (3) years of experience in marketing, brand, analytics, supply chain, or other related area required.

+ Must have strong Microsoft Suite skills including PowerPoint and Excel.

+ Ability to understand project milestones, including deadlines.

+ Effective communication skills, and attention to detail.

+ Fully competent, experienced professional; ability to take initiatives without being prompted.

+ Demonstrates in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge.

+ Self-sufficient; works independently, receives minimal guidance.

SKILLS:

+ Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goal.

+ Planning and Organizing - Establishing an action plan to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.

+ Analytical Skills – An intermediate to high aptitude level for Excel and financial analysis to support project-oriented work.

+ Results Driven - Drives operational and process excellence and innovative behavior by empowering others, collaborating, taking appropriate risks, making timely decisions, and holding people accountable for results.

+ Authentic Communicator - Expresses ideas and information, both verbally and in writing, clearly and credibly. Listens to understand and fosters constructive dialogue.

+ Continuous Improvement Mindset - Identifies and leads opportunities for continuous improvement and value creation, both incremental and large-scale.

+ Energizing the Organization - Creates a purposeful, engaged, optimistic workforce through communications and events.

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

La Palma, California

Job Requisition ID:

00018803

Pay Min/Max:

$68,700.00 - $118,200.00 Salary

Grade:

8 - 9

Location Address:

6 Centerpointe Dr Ste 500

Additional locations:

Education:

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here (https://marathonpetroleum.brandextract.com/staged/marathonpetroleum.com/content/documents/Jobs\_/Department\_of\_Labor\_EEOC\_.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at mympcbenefits.com. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program. Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.