Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,786 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Mars to a friend and 77% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Mars have been left by employees working as Sales Analyst , Intern and Manager .

Does Mars pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mars employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mars. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mars?

86% of Mars employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mars 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.3 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mars?

Territory Sales Manager (73) , Intern (72) , Manager (63) , Estagiário (61) , Machine Operator (60) , Project Manager (56) , Brand Manager (51) , Analyst (47) , chef de secteur GMS (40) , Sales (38) , Senior Manager (36) , Analista (35) , Sales Representative (35) , Internship (34) , Financial Analyst (33)

What are the pros of working at Mars according to real employee reviews?

"Mars has a great culture that embraces a high level of responsibility and freedom for their associates." ((in 482 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 411 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 355 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 228 reviews)); "Good pay & Bonus/Pension scheme" ((in 182 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mars according to real employee reviews?

"Mars principles could not prevent some very bad managers from deliberately damaging talented associates' careers." ((in 71 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 63 reviews)); "Long hours and shift work" ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 34 reviews)); "There is much favoritism and raises/promotions are based on that." ((in 23 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mars layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mars layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mars in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Mars locations?

Chicago , Hackettstown , Franklin , Newark , Nashville , New York , Waco , Los Angeles , Fort Smith , Cleveland , Topeka , McLean , Chattanooga , Yorkville , Columbus , Flowery Branch , Albany , Burr Ridge , Mount Olive , Greenville , Mattoon , Mc Lean , Kansas City , Atlanta , Saint Louis , Elizabethtown , Houston , West Chester , Germantown , Brentwood

Mars reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(4,415 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Culture & values

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Work/Life balance

4.0

Career opportunities

3.9

Senior management

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,415 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

4K reviews

5.0

Sep 10, 2024

Best Business in the World

Supply chain manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Every element of this still family owned company is excellent - best company I have ever worked for, have seen nothing that is even close to comparing.

Cons

There are literally no Cons!

Mars Response

1y

We’re happy to hear your experience with us was positive. Our Associates’ wellbeing and development are hugely important to us and it’s always good to hear good feedback. We wish you every success in your future endeavors. Thank you for taking the time to share!

5.0

Sep 9, 2024

Great

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company great people and stuff

Cons

No cons really good company

Mars Response

1y

We’re happy to hear your experience with us was positive. Our Associates’ wellbeing and development are hugely important to us and it’s always good to hear good feedback. We wish you every success in your future endeavors. Thank you for taking the time to share!

4.0

Sep 9, 2024

Purpose Driven Company

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Shares common principles, competitive rewards, open environment, associate concept

Cons

Need to be able to navigate with a lot of Ambiguity

Mars Response

1y

We’re grateful for your feedback. We value our Associates and want to ensure that everyone feels supported, both professionally and personally. If there are any particular recommendations you’d like to make, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. We look forward to hearing from you and wish you every success.

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