About the role
Job Description:
Solid experience in cereal marketing is mandatory.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Brand Strategy Development
-Collect and analyze market and consumer dynamics, brand diagnostic data to define the strategic opportunity for the brand, and recommend brand strategy and plans accordingly
-Collect and analyze market and consumer dynamics, brand diagnostic data to define strategy, and plans for portfolio expansion
-Connect with cross-functional teams to support the creation of an integrated business plan that is supported by ongoing performance analysis and regular brand reviews.
Brand Innovation Strategy
-Work with global & local teams to define the innovation strategy and develop and deliver a 5-year innovation pipeline
-Create, develop, and deploy effective initiatives to accelerate the penetration growth
-Post tracking analysis to timely fine-tune the current plan and feed to future innovation to fuel penetration growth
Brand Communication & Media Strategy
-Work with global & local teams to define brand proposition and communication strategy;
-Translate Brand Compass into brand campaigns and activities to consistently build the brand creatively, and continuously build distinctive brand assets and penetration growth;
What are we looking for?
-Minimum 8 years of marketing experience, ideally in MNC FMCG companies
-Bachelor’s degree, ideally in marketing
-Knowledge of the Chinese market (media, trade, consumer, etc.) or very strong evidence of high learning agility
-Fluent in English and Mandarin, both written and oral
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 a company bonus.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Mars is a diverse global powerhouse in confectionery, pet care, and food, attracting talent in manufacturing, sales, and technical roles.
What's promising
- •Mars offers a wide range of career paths across multiple sectors, including food, pet care, and confectionery.
- •The company invests in employee development through programs like the Mars Young Professionals Program.
- •Mars provides opportunities for global mobility and cross-functional career growth.
What to watch
- •The company's large size may lead to bureaucratic decision-making processes.
- •Limited public information about Mars' work-life balance policies.
- •Mars' global operations may require frequent travel or relocation for some roles.
Why Mars
- •Mars is family-owned, allowing for long-term strategic planning without shareholder pressure.
- •The company is known for its iconic brands like M&M's and Snickers, offering strong brand recognition.
- •Mars emphasizes sustainability and responsible sourcing in its operations.
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About Mars
Mars, Incorporated is a global manufacturer of confectionery, pet care, and food products, known for brands like M&M's, Snickers, Pedigree, and Whiskas.