Marketing Intern

Job Description

About Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC)

Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) is committed to being a great workplace that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops its employees, and fosters a collaborative team environment. Their core values include Safety & Environmental Stewardship, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, and Collaboration.

MPC offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. Interns and co-ops work alongside experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams, creating value for the company’s shareholders. MPC believes that how they conduct their business is just as important as the bottom line.

Job Descriptions for MPC Commercial Interns

Scheduling Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Optimize resource allocation and production schedules by scheduling the delivery of light products, feedstocks, and biofuels via pipeline or waterborne transportation.
• Coordinate pipeline, barge, and/or tanker movements for appropriate timing, batch size, and product shipment sequence to optimize product supply and minimize transportation costs.
• Monitor inventories at terminals and refineries daily, adjusting shipping schedules to avoid shortages and minimize working capital.
• Develop improved scheduling methods to efficiently utilize company resources, optimize inventory levels, and minimize transportation costs.
• Coordinate communication between terminals, Commercial, Exchange, and Product Quality departments.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance

Marketing Intern (Corporate Office-Based):

• Responsibilities:
• Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes to identify growth opportunities.
• Gather and interpret data, create reports, and assist in developing marketing strategies and campaigns.
• Gain hands-on experience in market research and data-driven decision-making.
• Exposure to various aspects of MPC’s business, including Product Quality, Governmental Affairs, Business Development, Terminal, Transport, and Rail.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics

Marketing Intern (Field-Based):

• Responsibilities:
• Learn the job responsibilities of a Territory Manager by spending time in the field.
• Travel to customer offices and dealer gasoline locations with a Territory Manager.
• Assist in prospecting for new customers.
• Take responsibility for projects/studies relating to station financials and operation.
• Exposure to different components of the Commercial organization and other corporate components, such as Product Quality, Governmental Affairs, Business Development, Terminal, Transport, and Rail.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics

Analytics Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Support data-driven initiatives by assisting in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data to uncover trends and generate actionable insights.
• Create reports and dashboards, conduct preliminary data analysis, and support ongoing data-related projects.
• Gain hands-on experience in data analysis and visualization.
• Contribute to real-world business decisions.
• Potential to work within various groups/commodities, including Data Analytics & Strategy (DAS), Prediction & Optimization, Commercial Risk, Pricing, Renewables, Liquified Petroleum Gas exports, Pet Coke/Sulfur, Natural Gas Liquids (NGL), and Petrochemicals.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science

Coordinating Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Assist in managing and streamlining various operational and project-related tasks.
• Support coordination efforts across departments, ensuring smooth communication and efficient project execution.
• Schedule meetings, track project progress, prepare reports, and assist with administrative tasks.
• Develop organizational and multitasking skills while contributing to the success of projects.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics

Systems Support Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting Commercial systems and applications.
• Serve as a liaison between the Commercial organization and IT regarding application enhancements, bug fixes, upgrades, new features, and overall usability.
• Gain hands-on experience in Commercial systems support and application management.
• Leverage tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx to improve user experience.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics, Data Science

Commercial Development Intern:

• Responsibilities:
• Support efforts to identify and pursue new Commercial opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and assist in preparing proposals and presentations.
• Collaborate with senior team members to analyze industry trends, assess project viability, and contribute to strategic planning.
• Gain valuable experience in understanding the Commercial aspects of the oil and gas sector.
• Desired Major/Minor: Business Administration, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Business Analytics

General Competencies for All Internships:

• Maturity
• Leadership Abilities
• Outgoing Personality
• Inquisitive
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Confidence
• Drive
• Vision
• Strong Analytical Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word