Display & Equipment Manager
Mars · USA-Illinois-Chicago, United States
Job Description:
Job Title
Display & Equipment (D&E) Manager
Segment / Business Unit
Mars Snacking / Sales
Country / Site
USA / Chicago
Job Function
Sales
Expected Job Level
T2
Manager’s Name & Position
Director of Display
Date
9/15/26
Job Purpose/Overview
The Display & Equipment (D&E) Manager is responsible for the execution of our non-prepacked display portfolio focusing on temporary custom D&E & POS (Point of Sale) for the Confectionery and Salty business units.
The D&E Manager translates the display strategy into temporary display concepts to enable seamless retail execution in close partnership with Key Channel Account Managers. This role leads end-to-end project management—from initial brief development and vendor quote negotiation to in-store delivery.
Additionally, the D&E Manager drives the POS strategy and execution for Innovation and Seasonal campaigns, collaborating with Retail teams, Customer Marketing and third-party vendors across design, forecasting, production, and KPI tracking to ensure high-impact, timely national execution.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End POS Management: Oversee the full lifecycle of Point of Sale (POS) activations for all of our seasons and moments
- Custom & Responsive Project Leadership: Manage bespoke temporary display initiatives requested by Key Channel Account Mangers.
- Budget & Logistics Administration: Manage the end-to-end POS budget
- Webstore & Vendor Operations: Act as the primary liaison with third-party vendor partners to manage webstore operations, inventory availability, and digital order fulfillment.
- Assist in the coordination of the annual innovation summit that assesses the current portfolio as well as mid to long term needs and opportunities (in partnership with the Retail team and third-party vendor).
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Context and Scope
The D&E Manager provides both our retail team and customer teams access to key temporary display materials. Working directly with Sales, the In-store design manager, and Mars Snacking Retail teams, associates in this role must build and demonstrate CUSTOMER FOCUS and effective STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT. They must also demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and organizational savvy to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.
Job Specifications/Qualifications
Education & Professional Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Knowledge / Experience
3+ years of Retail/Field Sales/Internal Sales/Marketing
Key Mars Leadership Competencies (4-6)
Refer to the Mars Talent and Development Library
- Customer Focus
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Drive for Results
- Organizational Agility
- Planning
Key Functional Competencies & Technical Skills (3-5)
Refer to the Mars Talent and Development Library
Command Skills
- Action Oriented
- Priority Setting
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00