Job Description:

As Portfolio Head DACH you are responsible to ensure profitable growth of your respective cell - in this case chocolate bars like iconic Snickers and Twix - in terms of share and penetration on three markets (Germany, Austria, Switzerland).

You will do this through development and implementation of respective strategies in accordance with global and regional strategies as well as local growth ambition and targets, influencing key global, regional, and local stakeholders.

Your location can be any of the three Mars Wrigley office locations in Germany, Austria or Switzerland.

What are we looking for?

University degree in economics, business, marketing, finance or equivalent qualification

FMCG professional, with extensive marketing experience, strong strategy and brand building exposure and stakeholder management.

Track record in cross-functional project management

Sales/customer experience would be a significant addition

Excellent oral and written English as well as at least conversational German

What will be your key responsibilities?

Develop, align, and deploy 3-year portfolio strategy and deliver respective long and short term KPIs

Identify growth opportunities based on continuously growing expertise (i.e. performance analysis, field visits and adapted activity plans)

Connect portfolio strategy with key business processes collaborating with stakeholders from different functions

Design winning portfolio and activities calendar including innovations pipeline

Cooperate effectively in cross-functional teams and lead, influence without authority, and motivate team members to deliver or even exceed planned KPI

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 150,000 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.

Best-in-class 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.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.