Global Sr. Manager- Strategy

Mars • Chicago, IL

1d • $134,400 - $184,800

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Global Strategy for Mars Snacking supports the development and deployment of global strategies and contributes to the company’s long-term growth and value creation. This highly visible role reports to the Director of Global Strategy and works closely with the Mars Snacking Leadership Team. The position calls for strong analytical skills, the ability to turn data into insights, effective verbal and written communication, and the ability to lead complex projects involving senior stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in global corporate strategy or strategy consulting at a top-tier firm; CPG industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, including breaking problems into logical components, developing analytical frameworks, structuring large amounts of data, and producing business recommendations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including synthesizing and clearly communicating complex findings, critical issues, and actionable opportunities.
• Ability to establish rapport, credibility, trust, and respect with peers, team members, and executives.
• Track record of owning and driving complex projects involving frequent interaction with senior executives.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Passion for consumer goods and Mars brands.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MS degree is strongly preferred.
• CPG industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment of the current strategy, track progress against targets, and identify and monitor growth opportunities and risks.
• Lead the Global Ice Cream strategy refresh and mid-term planning.
• Collaborate with key regions on localizing the refreshed strategy as needed.
• Lead competitive intelligence and benchmarking work, collaborating with regional teams and conducting desk research and data analysis.
• Lead geographic expansion strategy and work on the role of licensing.
• Communicate challenges, strengths, and performance to senior stakeholders, including C-suite leaders and the Board, through thoughtful, compelling presentations.
• Lead and execute internal projects addressing critical business issues; work with regional and global stakeholders to define key questions, develop an approach, and deliver results.
• Partner with IC business leaders to sharpen priorities and seed growth areas.
• Help develop critical skills and mindsets across the ice cream organization and support the development of key talent.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
• Variable pay.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off benefits.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior