Job Description:

Title: Manager, Global Cocoa Communications

Location: Chicago, IL

Workstyle: Onsite

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits

Sustainability is a strategic business priority and part of our shareholder objectives for how Mars measures success - what a responsible business can and should do to have a positive societal impact. As a member of the Mars Cocoa Enterprise Communications team, this Associate will support our cocoa enterprise strategy and help build reputation and trust internally with our Associates and externally with key stakeholders.

What will be your key responsibilities?

Reputation: Build a positive reputation for Mars by delivering a best-in-class communications plan supporting our cocoa strategy. Raise awareness for our Cocoa for Generations agenda with a view to further strengthen our reputation and lay the groundwork for policy advocacy, in partnership with the Public Affairs team.

Associate Communication: Deliver an internal communications strategy in partnership with the global segment CA team to build excitement and engagement with Associates. Equip our leaders to deliver effective and compelling communications around Cocoa. Identify opportunities to amplify cocoa stories internally to drive Associate pride.

Content Creation: The development and production of quality content, including video, that enhances our corporate and brand cocoa storytelling.

Agency & Partner Management: Support strategic smooth running of day-to-day partnership and engagement. In addition, manage relationship with communication teams from key partners and collaborators.

Market Support: Lead the development of reactive communications materials, including holding statements, media responses, Q&As, briefing documents, and stakeholder messaging. Support markets in the management of emerging issues, reputational risks, and stakeholder concerns related to cocoa sourcing and sustainability.

Media Engagement, Monitoring & Intelligence:  Engaging with key journalists, media and influencers as needed in support of reputation goals. Oversee global monitoring of cocoa-related media coverage, stakeholder activity, NGO campaigns, industry developments, and emerging issues. Track competitor, industry, and NGO communications relating to cocoa sustainability, sourcing, human rights, and environmental issues.

Executive & Leadership Reporting: Produce executive briefings, leadership updates, and issues summaries on cocoa-related developments. Support leadership engagement with stakeholders through the development of key messages, talking points, and presentation materials related to cocoa topics.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism,
• Environmental Management or related field strongly preferred).
• 6-8 years’ experience across internal and external communications, with sustainability communications experience strongly preferred.
• Regional or global experience is preferred.
• Experience within agency or NGO is welcomed.
• High autonomy.

What can you expect from Mars? 

• Work with over 130,000 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. 

• 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. 

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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.