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But what about you?

We want people who, instead of just waiting for things to drop in their lap, will actively seek out new opportunities and ways to improve themselves. People who have a burning desire to learn and develop. People who want to realise their potential and use their skills to do a great job.

What does a successful Mars Associate look like?

We look for a rare blend of drive and enthusiasm, coupled to an approach that is truly collaborative.

We expect commitment:

  • To The Five Principles
  • To our performance, the planet and the people in the communities
  • To each other

It’s a lot to ask for, but we’ll help you get there.

As a lean, decentralized organization, we believe in empowering our Associates, giving them projects with real responsibilities, pressures and challenges. We want our associates to be able make an immediate contribution to the business, and benefit from all the rewards and recognition that brings. We look for people who:

  • Drive for results
  • Believe in collaboration and relationship building
  • Are creative
  • Want to learn and grow
  • Like to solve complex challenges
  • Want to make a difference

We take our associates' development very seriously at Mars. We have an award-winning, internal Mars University and partner with top tier external resources to ensure we have a full suite of development options for our associates. We work with our associates to understand their career ambitions and help them chart their own course to realize their aspirations. Here, you have a world of possibilities.

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History

  • 1882

    As a child, with a mild case of polio and unable to play outside, his mother, Alva, teaches him how to hand dip chocolate.

  • 1911

    Frank C. Mars and his second wife, Ethel rent their first candy factory, the Mars Candy Factory, where they employ 125 people.

  • 1923

    In September 1923, after three years of research, the MILKY WAY® candy bar is introduced. The first advertising is “A Chocolate Malted Milk in a Candy Bar.”

  • 1930

    The SNICKERS® Bar is introduced and sold for 2¢.

  • 1939

    Wrigley introduces the DOUBLEMINT® Twins concept.

  • 1941

    M&M’S® Plain Chocolate Candies are introduced hand packed in a paper tube to sell in warm weather.”

  • 1950

    The first M’s are printed on M&M’S Plain Chocolate Candies The slogan “Look for the M on every piece” is created.

  • 1954

    M&M’S Peanut Chocolate Candies are brought to the market.

  • 1976

    Wrigley’s first cinnamon gum is introduced. BIG RED® has been a consumer favorite since 1987.

  • 1977

    All senior/general managers worldwide meet in Easton, Maryland and formalize The Five Principles.

  • 1982

    Mars becomes the first candy in space when M&M’S are chosen by the first space shuttle astronauts to be included in their food supply.

  • 1993

    A range of cooking sauce under the name UNCLE BEN'S® is launched in the U.S. and the rice brand celebrates its 50th anniversary.

  • 2001

    Royal Canin Petfoods is purchased by Mars and this leading French brand of nutritional petfood is introduced globally.

  • 2004

    FLAVIA® wellbeing range is introduced to restore natural balance, featuring caffeine-free herbal teas including Lemon Calm, Herb Red.

  • 2008

    Wrigley Acquisition expands Mars portfolio of brands to include : JUICY FRUIT®, ALTOIDS®, ORBIT®, EXTRA®, LIFE® and DOUBLEMINT.

  • 2009

    Mars launches Our Principles in Action objective to guide its impact on people, planet and performance.