Customer & Business Events Program Manager at Dow in Midland, Michigan

Job Description:

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Customer & Business Events Program Manager located in Midland, MI!

About You

In this role, you will be responsible for leading key strategic global and/or regional events while partnering with Dow executive leaders to impact commercial results. You will also responsible for all pre- and post-planning for events, including logistics, attendee management, on-site implementation and reconciliation of those events.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Manage global and/or regional key strategic corporate-aligned events




• Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders to create program scope, objective and determine how to achieve desired results




• Select and manage global suppliers




• Align key events with Dow messaging and branding




• Program Management includes: site selection; supplier negotiations | contracts; coordination of food and beverage, audio-visual equipment, event space, lodging rooms, ground transportation, off-site dinners, teambuilding and giveaways




• Communications | Event Technology: responsible for event communications and printed collateral; provide information for the creation of registration website | survey | mobile app




• Safety: work with Dow Security team to establish event safety and security management plan | provide awareness and ensure suppliers are meeting Dow's safety requirements




• Budget Management | Compliance: establish and manage an approved event budget (multiple currencies); work closely with finance team; ensure global supplier payments | VAT are handled appropriately; capture cost savings; follow standard Dow compliance regarding giveaways, entertaining and gifts




• Operations: contribute to department strategy goals, develop and refine best practices and work processes

Your knowledge, skills & abilities include:

• Ability to work with Dow partners and customers at all different levels | Top level management




• Strong Communications | Organizational | Negotiation Skills




• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously




• Calm under pressure

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree or relevant military experience at a U.S. E6 rank or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or higher




• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience




• Travel up to 30%




• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Dow Offers:

• A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits


• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment


• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth


• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world


• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press *. Apply Now