Title: Sr. Brand Manager- Tasty Bite

Location: Chicago United States

Job Description

Hybrid

Job Description

Sr Brand Manager-Tasty Bite™

Chicago, IL

Hybrid

At Tasty Bite™, we’re on a mission to democratize Indian cuisine—bringing bold flavor, rich culture, and crave-worthy convenience to households across the U.S. For more than 25 years, we’ve built a cult following with our award-winning, ready-to-eat meals. Now, we’re writing our next chapter: fueling growth with disruptive innovation, deeper retail partnerships, and a brand that truly stands for something.

We’re looking for a Senior Brand Manager who’s ready to take full ownership of key parts of the Tasty Bite portfolio. This is a role for a builder—someone who thrives on turning insights into action, balancing creative storytelling with commercial discipline, and driving projects from concept through flawless execution. You’ll partner closely with sales, innovation, insights, and our external agencies to bring the brand to life across every consumer and customer touchpoint.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor degree in Marketing or in a relevant field required. MBA optional

4+years of experience in brand marketing – preferably CPG

Passion for building brands and evolving media landscape

A proven track record of successfully managing brand projects from concept to execution, demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills, with a balance of creativity and commercial mindset

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Strong stakeholder management experience

Previous innovation experience

Proficient systems knowledge and experience with syndicated data (Nielsen / IRI /Retail Link preferred).

What would be your key responsibilities?

Portfolio & Brand Execution

Manage day-to-day brand priorities—overseeing product updates, packaging changes, and commercial plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

Campaign Development & Activation

Support integrated campaigns that drive trial, engagement, and repeat purchase—across PR, shopper marketing, retail media, and social.

Innovation Support

Partner on new product launches, from validating consumer concepts to building sell-in stories and coordinating retail execution.

Insights & Analytics

Analyze Nielsen and other data sources to track performance, identify trends, and make recommendations to optimize brand health. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with internal teams and agency partners to align objectives, ensure consistent brand voice, and deliver results.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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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 locations listed within the job posting:USD 100,134.00 - USD 137,677.00

About Mars

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $50 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®, 5™, 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 Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 150,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:Mars is an equal opportunity employer and 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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Senior Brand Manager - Tasty Bite job at Mars, Incorporated in Chicago, IL

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