Data-Driven Strategy Lead, Savory Portfolio

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy to drive brand and revenue growth across our savory snacks portfolio.

You will lead data-driven strategic initiatives and partner with senior leaders to shape portfolio decisions. The role requires a strong background in CPG strategy, expert PowerPoint/Excel skills, and the ability to communicate insights to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy to drive brand and revenue growth across our savory snacks portfolio.

You will lead data-driven strategic initiatives and partner with senior leaders to shape portfolio decisions. The role requires a strong background in CPG strategy, expert PowerPoint/Excel skills, and the ability to communicate insights to cross-functional teams.