Marathon Petroleum

Event & Conference Services Manager

LocationFindlay, OH
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


An exciting career awaits you

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 Event & Conference Services Manager leads the company’s team of event planners in planning, coordinating, and executing a wide range of company events, functions, and meetings attended by Company executives, leaders, employees, industry peers, customers and community members. As the team leader, the Event & Conference Services Manager will provide overall leadership and expertise for the company’s events portfolio and also act as a lead event planner for certain events, ensuring the delivery of compelling and dynamic experiences that engage our audiences, strengthen relationships, and contribute to business results. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, skilled project manager, effective collaborator, and enthusiastic about client service.

The Event & Conference Services team is part of Marathon’s Communications & Community Relations organization. The Event & Conference Services Manager will report to the Vice President, Communications & Community Relations.


Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Event & Conference Services team, including developing team members and capabilities, prioritizing and allocating team resources and workloads, and continuously improving team processes and performance.
Manage the intake, assignment and fit-for-purpose execution of event and meeting requests, including alignment of schedules and expectations to ensure events are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with company safety, branding and contracting standards.
Complete detailed planning, documentation, management, and evaluation of events and meetings with internal clients and organizations. Services may include, but are not limited to, coordination of venue selection, hotel/lodging accommodations, transportation, catering, audio/visual, signage, promotional materials, and gathering feedback. Identify potential risks and develop contingency plans to ensure smooth event execution.
Prepare budgets and track costs for events and meetings; conduct cost-benefit analyses of expenditures and cost savings; audit invoices submitted for payment; complete purchase orders and expense reports as needed to facilitate payments.
Oversee the company merchandise portal, including vendor management, selection of promotional items, adherence to brand standards, and customer experience.
Establish and manage relationships with hospitality, transportation, event production and technology vendors. Ensure vendors perform services in alignment with negotiated contracts and agreements.
Collaborate closely with internal organizations including Facilities and Foodservice, Supply Chain, Law, Security and Tax for specific needs of meetings and events and to ensure company, customer and employee requirements are handled within guidelines and policies.
Identify opportunities and implement improvements to increase operational efficiency and scalability within the event planning workflow by using tools, metrics and best practices to streamline procedures and processes, while maintaining consistency, quality, timeliness, capacity and compliance.
Track and report on key performance metrics related to event management and production.
Contribute to the overall development of the broader Communications and Community Relations team's collective skills and expertise, including championing a culture of safety, innovation and continuous improvement.


Minimum Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in business, event management, hospitality, communications, marketing, public relations, or related field required. Associate degree with 12 years of direct experience will meet requirement in lieu of Bachelor’s degree
Eight (8) years of experience required in corporate event and meeting planning, hospitality management, and/or program management, including previous experience leading the planning and management of high-profile events/meetings from conception and contracting to execution and post-event evaluations
Two (2) years of supervisory experience preferred
Experience with industrial, manufacturing or other safety-sensitive companies preferred
Certified Meeting Professional or similar certification preferred


Skills and Capabilities:

Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to details; proven ability to manage and execute a high volume of event priorities concurrently
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage events ranging in size, scale, visibility and complexity, including presenting concepts, strategies and results succinctly and persuasively
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose creative solutions
Advanced knowledge of event management practices, processes and tools (e.g., Cvent, Social Tables, survey tools, etc.)
Ability to deliver programs with confidence, professionalism and poise, even while under pressure
Strong vendor management skills, with knowledge of contract negotiation practices
Excellent collaboration skills; ability to build strong relationships, including with senior leaders, influence event-related decisions, and work effectively in a matrixed organization
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and understand complex business lines and stakeholder groups, and a passion for continuously improving business acumen
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, continuously changing environment with a high degree of autonomy, accountability and accuracy


Other Requirements:

Travel up to 40% is required to various field and off-site locations for event planning and execution
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, on occasion, related to event and function preparations
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed

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


Location:


Findlay, Ohio


Additional locations:


San Antonio, Texas


Job Requisition ID:


00017560


Location Address:


539 S Main St


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,


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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at


talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com

. 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


https://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.

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