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Mars is hiring a Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy in Chicago, IL. It is a full-time role in Finance, Banking & Accounting, first listed on November 1. The description mentions Excel. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 48 of them in Chicago, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 67 Finance & Banking openings in Chicago, IL today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $135,000 a year at the midpoint.
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About hiring at Mars
Mars has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (14), data & AI (9) and sales & BD (8). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (49), Franklin, TN (6) and Salt Lake City, UT (5). 1% of them are remote, 13% are open to entry-level candidates and 8% show pay. We collect Mars' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
Job Title: Sr. Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy
Location: Chicago, IL
Are you ready to change the world one smile at a time? We are! The North America Mars Snacking team is at the forefront of our business. We are currently hiring to help us strategically drive brand and revenue growth across our savory portfolio of products (salty, crackers, and multipacks). Start or continue your career as part of this family-owned business where the Five Principles are the foundation of who we are!
We are currently seeking a Senior Manager, Savory Portfolio Strategy professional who will help shape decision making and the future of our iconic brands, including Cheez-It and Pringles. This is a visible, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of strategy, analytics, and storytelling. It is a full-time, on-site position located in Chicago, IL.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Analytics, Consulting, or related field is required; MBA/graduate-level degree is a plus.
- Significant experience in CPG or related industry, with a focus on portfolio strategy, corporate strategy, business consultancy, and/or corporate finance is needed.
- Exceptional Microsoft PowerPoint skills with a strong eye for visual storytelling and data presentation; experience preparing and delivering materials and insights to internal and external audiences is a must.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to use data tools necessary.
- Strong business acumen combined with excellent communication abilities.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Building impactful, data-driven presentations for the C-level, senior leaders, sales teams, and customer-facing initiatives.
- Acting as a strategic thought partner and internal consultant to help define problems and build timely solutions that drive business growth.
- Presenting regularly to internal stakeholders including large team meetings, cross-functional forums, and executive leadership.
- Partnering closely with the Sr. Director and Sr. Vice President, managing two direct reports in Portfolio & Innovation, and supporting the entire cross-functional team involving Marketing, Finance, Sales, Operations, R&D, Commercial, and more.
- Overseeing that deep-dive analyses are conducted regarding financial, category, and brand performance to make recommendations leading to strong solutions.
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 company bonus.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 153,600.00 - USD 211,200.00USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Mars' official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Mars will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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