Is Mars a good company to work for?

Mars has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 6,809 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 498 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 421 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 344 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 232 reviews)); "Good pay and thriving company" ((in 191 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 72 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership that drives the real talent away." ((in 67 reviews)); "Long hours and night shifts" ((in 47 reviews)); "Upper management is arrogant, political, and disrespectful." ((in 32 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

(4,433 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 4,433 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

Apr 26, 2024

Best Employer Ever

Video producer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The culture and work life balance

Cons

I had no bad experience

Mars Response

2y

It’s great to get positive feedback like this, so thank you - we’re delighted to hear you had a good experience with us as we’re deeply committed to helping our Associates feel supported and cared for. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours – and thanks again for sharing!

3.0

Apr 25, 2024

Great career opportunities, no work-life balance

Senior brand manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

open & friendly people, interesting projects, opportunities to impact on the product innovations, great career opportunities but inside the market

Cons

in Russian marketing team there is no work-life balance, no opportunities for international career developments

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.

2.0

Apr 25, 2024

Management Issues

Extrusion operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Higher pay than other companies in the area (even after they voted out the union). 18 week’s paternity leave 3 week paid vacation 6% 401k match

Cons

Management like to watch people through the camera without cause for investigation. (Lack of trust/ respect). Poor communication throughout entire company. Poor training, trainers without valuable experience teaching new hires. Lack of experience needed to successfully run important processes. Lack of concern from management when it comes to maintenance and turnarounds. Poor financial planning from upper management. Once they don’t like you they find a way to push you out.

Mars Response

2y

Your feedback is important to us, so thank you for your review. We aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. We’re consistently looking for ways to improve experiences. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to the Mars Ombudsman, an independent, confidential, informal, and neutral resource available to all Associates and Alumni at ombudsman@effem.com. We look forward to discussing your experience in more detail.

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