If you are passionate for iconic brands and if you want to bring “BETTER MOMENTS. MORE SMILES.” to people across the globe, this is the right next challenge for you. This business enabling role is accountable for developing the internal communication approach aimed at building a shared consciousness about Mars Wrigley’s business strategy. The job holder will help the organization to connect culture-purpose-strategy. The position collaborates with global functions, regions, markets, and Mars Inc. on internal engagement strategies and communications platforms to deliver industry best practice internal communications. The role works directly with the MW global leadership team advising on how to engage associates in business-critical topics. You will be part of a lean and eager to transform team.

This role is based in Chicago, IL.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree required. MS/MBA is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience managing internal communications in regional or global roles.
• Experience within CPG/Retail is preferred.
• Experience of managing teams and using performance and coaching strategies to develop and build capabilities
• Natural storyteller
• Change management expertise and proven experience in applying change strategies to meet changing business needs
• Solid project management skills - proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously and ability to track projects with varying deadlines.
• Experience and interest in managing/developing social media for internal audiences.
• Exceptional English language skills
• Can deliver inspiring and relevant messages across a range of media – written, video, design, social
• Must be politically savvy, with ability to deal with all levels of management, as well as a variety of positions and personalities.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and implement engagement strategies to maximise associates’ understanding and ambassadorship of the company strategy (global / regional / local) utilizing internal communication platforms, bringing continuous improvement to engagement tactics to key audience groups;
• Strengthen internal communications capabilities with the corporate affairs community globally through training, guidelines, best practice sharing to support a consistent engagement story around the company strategy;
• Enable line managers as sound internal communicators;

• Develop visible leadership strategies in partnership with peers (e.g. P&O/HR, Marketing, Supply Chain, R&D, etc.) for the leadership community;
• Ensure communications strategies and tactics of the team have robust and business focused measures in place, using Total Quality Management framework and internal communications industry best practices methods.
• Proactively respond to crisis situations by collaborating with external communications peers to ensure consistent and clear communications which help to protect company reputation and maintain business activities.

• The role is accountable to animate the global Internal Communications “community of practice” driving best practice and capability building.

What can you expect from Mars?

• The opportunity to learn, develop and take charge of your own career. 
• An industry competitive compensation package including generous benefits (i.e., 401k, health, etc.)    
• Commitment to our Purpose and our Five Principles. 
• An environment where all Associates feel valued, supported, and comfortable being themselves at work. 
• The opportunity to work cross functionally, add value and impact a better world for generations to come. 

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About Mars:
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5â„¢, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitalsâ„¢, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCAâ„¢ and Pet Partnersâ„¢. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 130,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Disclaimer:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.​​​​​​​

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