Portfolio Marketing Manager (13-month contract)

Mars (External) Open · verified Oct 8, 2026

Hybrid AUS-New South Wales-Sydney Full-time Manager General Marketing

At a glance

Manager-level General Marketing role at Mars (External). AUS-New South Wales-Sydney · full-time.

Pay not stated General Marketing salary

RoleGeneral Marketing

SeniorityManager

LocationAUS-New South Wales-Sydney

WorkplaceHybrid

EmploymentFull-time

PostedOct 5, 2026 · 3d ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Set portfolio growth plans and financial priorities, including a three-year view of brands, categories and channels
Take new product ideas through launch, checking that they meet consumer needs and business goals
Coordinate brand messaging across the consumer journey and use shopper insights to guide brand decisions
Find growth opportunities with key customers across grocery and emerging channels, working with internal teams
Guide team members and align global teams, agencies and senior stakeholders around portfolio plans

What you bring

You have substantial portfolio marketing experience and can turn strategy into brand growth and commercial results
You can convert consumer insights and market shifts into marketing plans and innovation ideas
You bring commercial judgment, strong consumer understanding and the ability to influence across functions

Who this fits

This suits a commercially minded marketing leader who can move between long-range planning and hands-on delivery. The role includes leading and developing team members, and is a thirteen-month parental leave cover. It is hybrid in Australia.

From the employer

Job Description:

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned business that has been making products for people and their pets for more than 100 years. We’re behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS®, SNICKERS®, EXTRA®, ECLIPSE®, PEDIGREE®, WHISKAS®, DOLMIO®, BEN’S ORIGINAL ® MASTERFOODS ® and ROYAL CANIN® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Portfolio Marketing Manager to lead the growth and development of a portfolio of iconic MasterFoods brands, including MasterFoods Professional, Dolmio, Ben’s Original and Kantong.

This is a broad, commercially focused marketing leadership role where you’ll shape portfolio strategy, drive innovation and build integrated brand experiences that deliver sustainable growth.

You’ll work across the full marketing agenda, from 3-year portfolio strategy and financial delivery through to innovation, communications, consumer insights and customer growth. You’ll partner closely with Sales, R&D, Category, Supply, Finance and Corporate Affairs, as well as global Mars teams and external agency partners.

Please note that this is a 13-month parental leave cover position.

What you’ll do

Lead portfolio strategy and financial delivery, translating business ambition into clear growth plans.
Develop and execute 3-year portfolio strategies, identifying new opportunities, categories, channels and adjacencies.
Lead the innovation pipeline, from ideation through to launch, ensuring initiatives deliver against consumer and business needs.
Drive integrated brand and communications strategies across the consumer journey.
Partner with key customers and cross-functional teams to unlock growth opportunities across grocery and emerging channels.
Bring consumer and shopper insights into strategic decision-making and brand development.
Build strong relationships with global and regional teams, agencies and senior stakeholders.
Lead and develop team members while contributing to a high-performing marketing culture.

What you’ll bring

Strong commercial acumen, consumer understanding and a passion for building brands.
Strong portfolio marketing experience, with the ability to develop and execute strategies that drive brand growth and commercial performance.
Proven ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into impactful marketing plans and innovation opportunities.
Exceptional stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Comfortable moving between big-picture strategy and hands-on execution.

Why you’ll love working for Mars:

Purpose: Help craft beloved brands with a legacy of over 100 years of local manufacturing making products that people and pets will love all while helping to build a more sustainable future

People: A culture that values your contributions, fosters leadership, and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

Development: Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Join an iconic Australian brand – MasterFoods is the #3 brand in dry grocery in Australia and is enjoyed by 8 / 10 households.

Exciting projects for the right candidate to sink their teeth into including the execution of packaging design changes and launching new products to attract the next generation of shoppersundefinedMars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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.We know everyone’s needs are different, and we’re committed to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If you require any adjustments along the way, simply let us know in your application form. We’ll work with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.