Global Prospective Innovation Associate

Mars France; Aimargues; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars France is seeking a pro-active professional to support the Global Prospective Innovation team in shaping the Innovation strategy. You will mature concepts, test learn, and scan high-speed opportunities to either discard or strengthen the portfolio.

The role reports to the Global Prospective Innovation Strategy Head and involves coordinating with R&D, regions, and external agencies. You will contribute to the development of robust materials for key forums and help define value propositions

Qualifications

• Master’s in Marketing or Engineering is required.
• Experience in marketing with a focus on innovation management is preferred.
• Digital marketing knowledge is a plus.
• 3–4 years as a key user of functional platforms (DAM, QuEST, OneNavision, etc.).
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate opportunities into clearly framed problems.
• Manage opportunity exploration using the Front-End Framework to assess desirability, viability, feasibility, and sustainability of DVFs.
• Collaborate with R&D, regions, markets, Regulatory & Legal, Finance, Supply, and digital teams to assess DVFs.
• Brief external innovation agencies when studies are outsourced and manage agency relationships.
• Monitor budgets linked to team activities and ensure value creation.
• Create robust knowledge management for the prospective team legacy.
• Support the Global Prospective Innovation strategy head and leads in delivering projects.

Skills

Marketing experience

Innovation management

Digital marketing

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Curiosity

Team player

High energy

Education

Master’s in Marketing

Engineering degree

Tools

DAM

QuEST

OneNavision

Job description

Mars France is seeking a pro-active professional to support the Global Prospective Innovation team in shaping the Innovation strategy. You will mature concepts, test learn, and scan high-speed opportunities to either discard or strengthen the portfolio.

The role reports to the Global Prospective Innovation Strategy Head and involves coordinating with R&D, regions, and external agencies. You will contribute to the development of robust materials for key forums and help define value propositions