Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy

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Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Marketing

Job ID: R170522

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Job Description:

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy

Location: Chicago, IL

Are you ready to change the world one smile at a time? We are! The North America Mars Snacking team is at the forefront of our business. We are currently hiring to help us strategically drive brand and revenue growth across our savory portfolio of products (salty, crackers, and multipacks). Start or continue your career as part of this family-owned business where the Five Principles are the foundation of who we are!

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy professional who will help shape decision making and the future of our iconic brands, including Cheez-It and Pringles. This is a visible, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and storytelling. It is a full-time, on-site position located in Chicago, IL.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Analytics, Consulting, or related field is required; MBA/graduate-level degree is a plus.
• Significant experience in CPG or related industry, with a focus on portfolio strategy, corporate strategy, business consultancy, and/or corporate finance is needed.
• Exceptional Microsoft PowerPoint skills with a strong eye for visual storytelling and data presentation; experience preparing and delivering materials and insights to internal and external audiences is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to use data tools necessary.
• Strong business acumen combined with excellent communication abilities.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Building impactful, data-driven presentations for the C-level, senior leaders, sales teams, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Acting as a strategic thought partner and internal consultant to help define problems and build timely solutions that drive business growth.
• Presenting regularly to internal stakeholders including large team meetings, cross-functional forums, and executive leadership.
• Partnering closely with the Sr. Director and Sr. Vice President, managing two direct reports in Portfolio & Innovation, and supporting the entire cross-functional team involving Marketing, Finance, Sales, Operations, R&D, Commercial, and more.
• Overseeing that deep-dive analyses are conducted regarding financial, category, and brand performance to make recommendations leading to strong solutions.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 153,600.00 - USD 211,200.00

About Mars: Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5TM, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet HospitalsTM, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCATM and Pet PartnersTM.Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable law and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected under federal, state, and local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

A Note to Candidates Regarding AI Embracing AI as a vital skill for today and tomorrow, we welcome candidates to use AI to assist with your preparation as you engage with our recruiting process—from helping to perfect your CV/resume to using it to refine your interview skills. While AI can assist you, we expect that your ideas, responses, and demonstration of competencies throughout the recruitment process are authentically your own. We value genuine engagement and want to see the real you shine. At Mars, AI is here to support—not replace—the human connection at the heart of our recruitment process.

Note to Search Firms/Agencies: Mars, Incorporated and its subsidiaries and affiliates (Mars) do not compensate search firms for unsolicited assistance unless they have a written search agreement with Mars and the requisition is position-specific. Any resumes, curriculum vitae, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a written search agreement or position-specific requisition submitted to any Associate of Mars will be deemed the sole property of Mars and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Mars.