CareerPlan

Senior Director Business Development

USA-Illinois-ChicagoFull-time$193k–$265k2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define and execute Mars Snacking's long-term inorganic strategy, identifying acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and divestitures to drive portfolio growth.

Role type

Senior Director, Business Development (Inorganic Strategy)

Builds

Strategic inorganic projects, business cases, and global partner networks

Domain

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Snacking / Mergers & Acquisitions

Required skills

Strategy development, M&A environment knowledge, Financial modeling, Project management, Analytical skills, Business case development, Stakeholder management, Global network building

Preferred skills

MBA, Experience in consulting or investment banking, Knowledge of CPG categories

Technologies

Financial modeling tools, Strategy frameworks

Responsibilities

Lead ideation and execution of strategic inorganic projects; Develop business cases and projections for live transactions; Build and maintain a global network of potential acquisition targets and partners; Support due diligence efforts; Lead assigned Mars teams on strategic projects.

Seniority

Senior Director, Individual Contributor (no direct reports)