Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,805 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 87% 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?

87% 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) , Analista (36) , Senior Manager (36) , 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 490 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 419 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 353 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 237 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits." ((in 187 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 75 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 62 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of weekends." ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 33 reviews)); "There is much favoritism and raises/promotions are based on that." ((in 21 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

87% would recommend to a friend

(4,430 total reviews)

Poul Weihrauch

91% 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 4,430 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

May 9, 2024

good environment

Sales analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good environment and flexible working hour

Cons

bad salary and no career path

Mars Response

2y

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.

1.0

May 7, 2024

Worst experience of my career

Demand planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility and work/life balance. Some nice people

Cons

Feels like a cult. Those who are different, ask questions or don't agree with everything management say are made to feel they don't belong. I was actually told by my line manager not to challenge anything and just say 'yes' to whatever was asked - that way I would be perceived more positively by senior management. Unbelievably, she also informed the team that she had selected a particular new hire, not because he had the best experience or skills, but because it helped with the diversity stats. Sadly, he didn't last very long in the business. Lots of talk about diversity, but doesn't happen in practice. Opportunities for those who fit the mould (young, social, agreeable). Old boys club at senior management level.

Mars Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Yours is not the experience we aim to offer our Associates, we aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to Mars Ombudsman, an independent, confidential, informal, and neutral resource available to all Associates and Alumni at ombudsman@effem.com, and we look forward to discussing this further.

5.0

May 7, 2024

Good

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits benefits benefits benefits benefits

Cons

Pay pay pay pay pay

Mars Response

2y

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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