Mars Inc.

Mars Inc.

Manager, Commercial Strategy

USA-Illinois-Chicago · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$108k-$149kDetected 2 days ago
ForecastingSupply ChainLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingS&OPDemand Planning

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About the role

  • Manager, Strategic Demand Leadership (Commercial Strategy) is responsible for leading the commercialization of marketing initiatives and demand-driving strategies for assigned Better for You brands.
  • Translate consumer, shopper, and market insights into effective channel and customer growth plans.

Responsibilities

  • Identify business risks and opportunities and develop solutions to optimize performance across go- to-market channels.
  • Serve as the voice of the customer, developing channel strategies and leading AMPS (Availability, Merchandising, Pricing, and Space) initiatives.
  • Partner cross-functionally to develop new pack formats, customer solutions, and growth opportunities.
  • Lead the development and execution of customer-specific programs, promotions, and activation plans in partnership with internal teams and external agencies.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Demand Planning teams to improve forecasting accuracy and revenue management outcomes.
  • Manage budgets, monitor business performance, and deliver results that contribute to divisional financial goals.
  • Experience developing consumer and customer strategies, go-to-market plans, and promotional programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in CPG marketing, commercial strategy, demand planning, or related business functions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to connect strategy to execution.
  • Knowledge of revenue growth management, forecasting, and S&OP processes.

Nice to have

  • Experience within the Better for You, food, beverage, or broader consumer packaged goods industry preferred.

Skills

  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, and influencing skills across functions and organizational levels.

Compensation

  • The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00
  • Drive annual sales strategies that deliver net sales, volume, profit, and market share objectives.

Benefits

  • The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.

Company info

  • Lead the commercialization of brand and innovation initiatives for assigned Better for You brands across channels and customers.
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