Category Leadership & Display Manager - SSA at Mars

Mars, a global leader in confectionery and pet nutrition, seeks a Category Leadership & Display Manager in the South South Africa (SSA) region to drive brand growth and enhance retail displays. The role aligns with Mars’s mission to empower associates to transform business practices for a sustainable future. This position leverages Mars’s global scale to support local initiatives while maintaining international standards of innovation and responsibility for the planet, people, and pets.⁠​​​​​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​​‌‌​‌​‌‌​‌​​​‌‌‌‌⁠

What it offers

This job focuses on strategic leadership in category management and retail display design. The role involves developing and implementing marketing strategies, optimizing shelf presence for key brands, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance sales performance. The position is part of Mars’s commitment to sustainable business practices and leverages the company’s 125,000+ global associates for collective impact.

Who can apply

Applicants must be associates of Mars (current or former employees) or hold a relevant managerial or leadership role within the company’s operations. Experience in category management, retail display design, or brand marketing is strongly preferred. Nationality and specific qualifications are not explicitly stated, but alignment with Mars’s global business culture is essential.

How to apply

The application process involves submitting a detailed proposal outlining how the candidate will contribute to category leadership and display management in the SSA region. Mars will review applications based on alignment with their strategic goals and leadership potential.

Good to know

This role is based in the South South Africa (SSA) region and is part of Mars’s broader initiative to integrate sustainable business practices globally. The position emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to Mars’s vision of creating a better tomorrow for the planet, people, and pets.