Global VP, Tech Fueled Sales Transformation; Mars Snacking

Job Description:

Mars Snacking's vision is to create Better Snacks for Better Days, with a clear One Demand vision at the heart of it. As we bring together an expanded and more comprehensive snacking portfolio, this newly created role exists to architect our future sales technology landscape, revolutionizing a global function by harnessing the power of cutting-edge technology and seamlessly enabling technology and our associates to thrive side by side.

Our ambition is to agree a multi-year holistic transformation with the Mars Snacking Leadership Team, clearly defining the value creation ambition and metrics of success to unlock significant dedicated investment. You will have the resources and autonomy to drive transformational growth, enhance our efficiency, accelerate and unlock new growth and define the very future of how the world enjoys our snacks.

The role exists lead and champion the global transformation of the Mars Snacking sales function through the Tech Fueled Sales (TFS) program. This leader will architect the strategy, secure the ~$100m+ investment, and direct the deployment of a connected ecosystem of AI-driven sales tools, ultimately creating a best-in-class, digitally-enabled sales engine that realizes our One Demand vision across all global markets.

Reporting to: Global Chief Customer Officer

Location: Chicago

Travel: 25-40% (global, customer and market visits)

Direct reports: c. 4-6 - Tech Fueled Sales Pod Leaders. (Each pod to contain Micro battle Lead, Engineering Lead, Process Lead, Data Lead, Change Lead)

This is a transformation role with an expected end date in Summer 2028.

• Senior Leadership in a Global Matrix: A proven track record in a senior leadership role (e.g., VP, Global Head) within a large, global matrix organization, preferably in CPG/FMCG or a related technology-first industry.
  Influencing without authority: Strong influencing skills, across regions and markets, with no formal authority.