Display & POS Project Lead - End-to-End

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

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a D&E Manager to lead end-to-end POS activations and temporary display initiatives for our Confectionery and Salty brands in the United States. You will manage briefs, quotes and in-store delivery in collaboration with Key Channel Account Managers and third-party vendors.

You will also drive POS strategy for Innovation and Seasonal campaigns, coordinating with Retail teams, Customer Marketing, and external partners to ensure timely, high-impact national execution.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End POS Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of Point of Sale (POS) activations for all seasons and moments (ideation to forecasting to production).
• Custom & Responsive Project Leadership: Manage bespoke temporary display initiatives requested by Key Channel Account Managers.
• 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).

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a D&E Manager to lead end-to-end POS activations and temporary display initiatives for our Confectionery and Salty brands in the United States. You will manage briefs, quotes and in-store delivery in collaboration with Key Channel Account Managers and third-party vendors.

You will also drive POS strategy for Innovation and Seasonal campaigns, coordinating with Retail teams, Customer Marketing, and external partners to ensure timely, high-impact national execution.