Portfolio Growth & Innovation Lead

Mars; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Australia is recruiting a senior Portfolio Marketing Manager to lead the growth of iconic MasterFoods brands, including MasterFoods Professional, Dolmio, Ben’s Original and Kantong. You’ll shape portfolio strategy, drive innovation and build integrated brand experiences that deliver sustainable growth.

In this broad leadership role you’ll work across marketing, sales, R&D, supply and finance, partnering with global Mars teams and external agencies to translate consumer insights into

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio marketing experience and ability to translate consumer insights into growth plans.
• Proven stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience leading and developing a marketing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio strategy and financial delivery, translating business ambition into growth plans.
• Develop and execute 3-year portfolio strategies across opportunities, channels, and adjacencies.
• Lead the innovation pipeline from ideation to launch to meet consumer and business needs.
• Drive integrated brand and communications strategies across the consumer journey.
• Partner with key customers and cross-functional teams to unlock growth in grocery and emerging channels.
• Bring consumer and shopper insights into strategic decision-making and brand development.
• Build relationships with global/regional teams, agencies, and senior stakeholders.
• Lead and develop team members while contributing to a high-performing marketing culture.

Skills

Portfolio marketing

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Brand strategy

Job description

Mars Australia is recruiting a senior Portfolio Marketing Manager to lead the growth of iconic MasterFoods brands, including MasterFoods Professional, Dolmio, Ben’s Original and Kantong. You’ll shape portfolio strategy, drive innovation and build integrated brand experiences that deliver sustainable growth.

In this broad leadership role you’ll work across marketing, sales, R&D, supply and finance, partnering with global Mars teams and external agencies to translate consumer insights into