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Mars UK • AUS-Victoria-Melbourne | Australia

eCommerce Business Growth Lead

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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® ORIJEN® ACANA® we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people, communities, and the planet can truly thrive.


About the role: This role will be working for our Mars ​Petcare​ segment, ​where we make life better for pets and their owners.​

Role Title: Connected Commerce/eCommerce Acceleration Lead
Location: Melbourne, Vic

Hours: Full-time, 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to: Connected Commerce Director - Mars Pet Nutrition ANZ

Mars Pet Nutrition is on a journey to accelerate eCommerce across ANZ — and this role is right at the centre of it. This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of the ANZ Customer eCommerce strategies aligned to broader business goals which will be focused on driving performance through digital channels while delivering seamless digital experiences for pet parents and consumers.

As our Connected Commerce (eCommerce) Acceleration Lead, you’ll be able to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive growth, you will know what online growth levers to pull and you will partner with key stakeholders like sales, marketing, and supply teams in order to deliver the plan.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead the evolution & delivery of customer and channel growth roadmaps (including Amazon and Online Grocery) to accelerate eCommerce performance by identifying and driving key online performance levers across Digital Shelf, Retail Media, Shopper Experience, Operational Excellence etc.
  • Monitor & diagnose performance, translating diverse data sources (scan, clickstream, media data) into insights that drive action while clearly defining measures of success
  • Act as the connector between eCommerce, sales, marketing, supply, and other key partner functions to drive online performance
  • Operate as a subject matter expert in retailer-led eCommerce, partnering closely with key customers to deliver joint digital plans
  • Develop & lead an engagement plan across the business to drive internal focus on digital acceleration
  • Build capability across the business by embedding new ways of working, dashboards and forums
  • Drive test-and-learn initiatives to unlock growth across the full digital funnel

What you’ll bring

  • Solid experience in retailer-led eCommerce, focused on growth and acceleration
  • Strong stakeholder management skills across multiple functions in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
  • Experience assimilating extensive amounts of detailed data (scan, media, digital store, shopper metrics etc.) to see the big picture, providing actionable and influential recommendations to drive meaningful impact
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to work across online and offline channels
  • Confidence operating in complexity — making assumptions, using judgement and moving forward with imperfect data
  • Knowledge of Amazon, online grocery or platform-based retail strongly preferred

Why this role

  • Make your mark in this priority growth channel
  • True influence without people leadership — this role wins through insight and impact
  • Join a fun, ambitious and evolving team at a pivotal moment

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.

Mars 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.

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Sabbaticals
Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 26 weeks at 90% pay
24 days annual leave + bank holidays
“Pawternity” leave
Pregnancy loss leave
Bank holiday swaps
Shared parental leave
Adoption leave
Family health insurance
Pregnancy support
Neo-natal leave
Faith rooms
Meditation space
Dog friendly office
Dog friendly co-working space
Annual bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Referral bonus
Joining bonus
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

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4,000 In the UK

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