Do you know someone who has adopted a Pet over the last two years? Do you know anyone who buys a 'cake' for their dog's birthday? Are you someone who sleeps with their cat? Pets have become an important part of the family and pet parents have set out to ensure their 'fur babies' live long, happy, and healthy lives. At Mars Pet Nutrition North America, you will have the opportunity to help bring to life our purpose to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETSTM by bringing the joy of pet parenthood to all while working with iconic brands such as Pedigree, Cesar, Iams, Sheba, Temptations, Nutro, Greenies and more!

Have you ever wondered who decides how products are displayed at your local retailer? Or, been curious why you can find some products online but not in-store? If so, now's your chance to learn more about Customer Strategy and Development. Our team will guide you through our learn-on-the-job environment and offer robust training/development opportunities as you bring a fresh perspective to solving customer, retailer, and manufacturer challenges and bridging strategies across this highly collaborative environment.

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent; MBA Preferred.
• Humble, adaptable, and curious leaders with a drive for results, a desire to learn, strong problem solving skills, and ability to build relationships quickly.
• Individuals who are excited by strategy, sales, retail, analytics, customer development, and E-Commerce.
• Be proficient on the following computer applications: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint; Experience with syndicated data preferred.
• This role will be remote or hybrid and located near Meijer's HQ location in Grand Rapids, Michigan or a Mars Hub including Franklin, TN; Minneapolis, MN; Bentonville, AR; and Cincinnati, OH.
• Travel expectations are approximately 10% of the time.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Serve as trusted business partner both in the day to day operations and long-term strategy.
• Develop and manage top and bottom-line forecasts for both Mars and the Customer Joint Business Plan (JBP).
• Collaborate cross-functionally to create and execute customers solutions that drive profitable sales growth with a key focus on product assortment, merchandising/shelving, promotion and pricing.
• Build robust new product launch plans to maximize customer impact.
• Manage customer trade and shopper marketing budget and execution with continued focus on improving effectiveness of spending.
• Lead diverse, multi-functional teams and eventually lead and mange others in future roles.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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 and company car.

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.

Who are we?

Mars Incorporated. There's more to Mars than just our brands. When you experience Mars, you experience a proud history and a culture based on our Five Principles: Quality, Mutuality, Responsibility, Efficiency and Freedom. As a privately held company, we provide a very unique experience for our associates. We believe in a mutually beneficial relationship in which both the business and associates benefit, and we have the freedom to make the right decisions on our terms, not for short-term gains. At Mars, you can express your ideas straight to the top and be a part of a culture that recognizes and rewards your initiative and innovation. So many of our associates have amazing stories to tell of their achievements, making a difference for everyone along the way. If you want freedom with responsibility, Mars is where it comes to life. A place where you can grow your career!

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