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Mars UK • DEU-Baveria-Unterhaching | Germany

Mars Leadership Experience Traineeship

Salary:  £58,000 per annum
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Job Description

Job Description:

Embark on your journey to leadership with the Mars Leadership Experience (MLE) Traineeship!

Start date: 1 September 2026

Location: Unterhaching

Salary: 58k + bonus

Start your career as a future leader through our comprehensive Mars Leadership Experience (MLE) Traineeship that lays a solid foundation for you as a future leader. Seize the opportunity to lead projects, manage teams and gain both local and international experience while making decisions in real time. The dynamic work environment will prepare you for the challenges of the future.

The MLE Traineeship

The MLE programme is a three-year traineeship consisting of three 12-month rotations in varies business areas such as Sales, Category Management, Marketing and Digital, which directly contribute to the growth and impact of our business. This is your chance to shape your leadership trajectory and create a lasting impact.

The MLE traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to accelerate the development of your leadership skills and build a solid foundation for a future leadership role.

Your future as a leader starts now with the Mars Leadership Experience Traineeship!

As an MLE trainee, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Participate in three dynamic rotations, providing insight into different leadership paths.

  • Lead teams and initiate projects, allowing you to continuously develop yourself.

  • Be part of our global trainee community, forge lifelong connections and contribute to a global business network.

We are looking for recent graduates with a master's degree in 2025 or 2026 who:

  • Have a growth mindset, interpersonal skills and the ability to build confidence.

  • A passion for a future career in leadership.

  • A dedicated focus on learning and development, including outside your comfort zone.

  • Innovative thinking and a willingness to bring fresh ideas to Mars.

  • Be fluent in German and English.

In return, we offer:

  • A competitive starting salary together with excellent benefits, including an annual company bonus and an annual salary increase.

  • Long-term investment in your growth through industry-leading development opportunities such as inspiring mentors, buddies and training. You also get access to Mars University for continuous learning.

  • Flexible, hybrid work options that meet your needs to balance work and personal life.

  • The autonomy to determine your own career path and create a future that fits your goals.

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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
LinkedIn learning license
Studying sabbaticals
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Mars UK

Company employees:

4,000 In the UK

Gender diversity (m:f):

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