Senior Brand Manager, Salty Snacks – Growth & Impact

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University access

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr. Associate Brand Manager- Salty to support the cell team, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive brand planning, activation, and forecasting.

The role focuses on analytics, portfolio planning, and delivering against sales and penetration targets. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) and 3+ years in Marketing within CPG, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
• 3+ years’ Marketing work experience required, preferably within CPG.
• Experience with Nielsen data.
• Strong communication skills—oral, written, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze brand/season/cell performance, competitive dynamics, and category trends to improve plans.
• Influence brand strategy and growth opportunities using customer, consumer, and brand data.
• Monitor advertising and consumer promotions budgets.

Skills

Marketing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical

Project management

Entrepreneurial mindset

Bias toward action

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

Nielsen

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr. Associate Brand Manager- Salty to support the cell team, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive brand planning, activation, and forecasting.

The role focuses on analytics, portfolio planning, and delivering against sales and penetration targets. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree (MBA preferred) and 3+ years in Marketing within CPG, with strong communication and analytical skills.