Senior Brand Manager, MasterFoods - Fixed Term Contract

Job Description:

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.

Role Title: Senior Brand Manager – MasterFoods (Fixed Term Contract for approx 12 months)
Location: Sydney, NSW
Hours & Arrangement: Full-time
Reporting to: Portfolio Marketing Manager – MasterFoods

Mars Food & Nutrition is on a mission ‘to change the way we put food on the table for tomorrow’. We are seeking a high-calibre Senior Brand Manager to join a dynamic marketing team on a fixed term basis. You will be entrusted with the leadership of the iconic MasterFoods sauces portfolio—the heart of our Australian business.

This is one of the most sought-after brand roles at Mars—a unique opportunity to manage a portfolio of scale and influence. You will have a high degree of autonomy, visibility to senior leadership, and the chance to leave a lasting legacy on an iconic Australian brand. You'll be part of a lean, high-performing, and supportive team that is passionate about what they do. You will lead the brand's strategic direction, drive innovation, and manage high-visibility campaigns that connect with millions of consumers.

What You Will Do:

• Drive Brand Strategy: Develop and execute the annual growth plan and 3-year portfolio strategy for the MasterFoods sauces portfolio, leveraging deep consumer, shopper, and category insights.
• Lead Innovation: Steer a transformational 3-year innovation pipeline, from ideation to launch. You'll be the marketing lead within our cross-functional “Tribe” to bring new products and renovations to life.
• Execute with Excellence: Manage the development and execution of integrated brand communication campaigns, working closely with our partner agencies to deliver creative excellence from concept to execution.
• Deliver Financial Results: Take full P&L responsibility for the portfolio, focusing on driving both sales and profit growth, and utilizing the S&OP+ process to manage risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate & Influence: Act as a key leader within the business, collaborating closely with Sales, R&D, Category, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment and drive projects forward with purpose and vision.

What You Will Bring:

• Experience as a Senior Brand Manager with a demonstrated track record in a similar role. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running.
• FMCG Expertise: Experience in the FMCG industry is highly desirable, giving you the context to navigate a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic & Commercial Acumen: You possess strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to build a compelling vision and make commercially savvy decisions, including Profit & Loss management.
• Core Marketing Skills: Deep expertise in New Product Development (NPD), turning consumer insights into actionable plans, and managing communications/media campaigns.
• Exceptional Leadership Behaviours: You thrive in complexity, are a natural collaborator, and are action-oriented with a strong drive for results. You can manage ambiguity and inspire teams to deliver on a shared vision.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing

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.