Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy

Mars • Chicago, IL

10d • $153,600 - $211,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy to help shape decisions and drive the future of its iconic savory brands, including Cheez-It and Pringles. The role focuses on brand and revenue growth across the savory portfolio, including salty snacks, crackers, and multipacks. It sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and storytelling and is based on-site in Chicago, Illinois.

The Senior Manager serves as a strategic thought partner and internal consultant, develops data-driven presentations and recommendations, and partners closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams. The position manages two direct reports in Portfolio & Innovation and oversees analyses of financial, category, and brand performance.

Mars describes its workplace as guided by the Five Principles and purpose-driven, with learning and development support that includes access to Mars University. Compensation includes a base salary range of USD 153,600 to USD 211,200, variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and a company bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Analytics, Consulting, or a related field.
• Significant experience in CPG or a related industry, focused on portfolio strategy, corporate strategy, business consultancy, and/or corporate finance.
• Exceptional Microsoft PowerPoint skills, including visual storytelling and data presentation.
• Experience preparing and delivering materials and insights to internal and external audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to use data tools as necessary.
• Strong business acumen and excellent communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other graduate-level degree.

Responsibilities

• Build impactful, data-driven presentations for C-level leaders, senior leaders, sales teams, and customer-facing initiatives.
• Act as a strategic thought partner and internal consultant to define problems and develop timely solutions that drive business growth.
• Present regularly to internal stakeholders in large team meetings, cross-functional forums, and executive leadership settings.
• Partner closely with the Sr. Director and Sr. Vice President; manage two direct reports in Portfolio & Innovation; and support cross-functional partners across Marketing, Finance, Sales, Operations, R&D, Commercial, and other areas.
• Oversee deep-dive analyses of financial, category, and brand performance and make recommendations that lead to strong solutions.

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.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

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