Display & Equipment Manager

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in the United States is seeking a D&E Manager to execute our non-prepacked display portfolio for Confectionery and Salty units, translating strategy into temporary display concepts and coordinating with Key Channel Account Managers.

You will lead end-to-end project management from brief to in-store delivery, drive POS strategy for campaigns, oversee budgets, and collaborate with Retail, Marketing, and third-party vendors to ensure timely national execution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing POS activations and temporary displays.
• Strong project leadership and vendor coordination skills.
• Budget management and forecasting abilities.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with marketing, Retail, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end POS activations from ideation to production.
• Lead bespoke temporary display projects with Key Channel Account Managers.
• Manage the POS budget and logistics.
• Coordinate with webstore and third-party vendors for inventory and fulfillment.
• Support annual innovation summit with Retail team and vendors.

Skills

POS management

Project leadership

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Webstore operations

Job description

Job Description:

TheDisplay & Equipment (D&E) Manager is responsible for the execution of our non-prepacked display portfolio focusing on temporary custom D&E & POS (Point of Sale) for the Confectionery and Salty business units.

The D&E Manager translates the display strategy into temporary display concepts to enable seamless retail execution in close partnership with Key Channel Account Managers. This role leads end-to-end project management—from initial brief development and vendor quote negotiation to in-store delivery.

Additionally, the D&E Manager drives the POS strategy and execution for Innovation and Seasonal campaigns, collaborating with Retail teams, Customer Marketing and third-party vendors across design, forecasting, production, and KPI tracking to ensure high-impact, timely national execution.

What are we looking for?

• End-to-End POS Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of Point of Sale (POS) activations for all of our seasons and moments (ideation to forecasting to production).
• Custom & Responsive Project Leadership: Manage bespoke temporary display initiatives requested by Key Channel Account Mangers.
• Budget & Logistics Administration: Manage the end-to-end POS budget
• Webstore & Vendor Operations: Act as the primary liaison with third-party vendor partners to manage webstore operations, inventory availability, and digital order fulfillment.
• Assist in the coordination of the annual innovation summit that assesses the current portfolio as well as mid to long term needs and opportunities (in partnership with the Retail team and third-party vendor).

• What can you expect from Mars? Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00