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Mars

Mars

Food and PetcareMcLean, USA140000 employeesFounded 1911www.mars.comMadridBarcelonaCaldes de Montbui

Mars is a global, family-owned manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products, operating in over 80 countries and generating around $50 billion in annual sales. The company owns iconic brands such as M&M's, Snickers, Pedigree, and Whiskas, and is also a major player in veterinary care through its Mars Veterinary Health division. Mars is widely recognized for its strong focus on quality, sustainability, and its Five Principles, which guide a collaborative and long-term family-owned approach to business.

Company History

Founded in 1911 by Frank C. Mars in Washington, USA, the company began as a small family confectionery business. Now in its fifth generation of family ownership, it has grown into one of the largest private companies in the world, and famously owns brands like M&M's, Snickers, and Pedigree. The company maintains a family-owned and centralized structure with a strong commitment is product quality, sustainability, and has grown to become a diversified global leader in confectionery, petcare, and veterinary care. The company's long history is marked by its resilience and consistency across generations,

For International Professionals

  • As a large global organization, Mars uses standardized international HR processes and jobs may offer competitive relocation packages for international hires, especially for senior or engineering-level roles.
  • The company's official language is English, making it a transition-friendly choice for international employees starting in Spain.
  • Mars is a private, family-owned company known for its family-like and structured work culture focus on the 'Five Principles' and low turnover, which is attractive for professionals seeking long-term stability.
  • Spain is one of Mars' many European hubs where they host significant digital and technological talent, though global engineering and leadership-scale roles present attractive internal mobility opportunities.
  • The company frequently runs global graduate programs, like the Engineering Leadership Experience, that may offer international rotations and exposure to their diverse portfolios.

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