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 486 reviews)); "And the benefits are great!" ((in 412 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 354 reviews)); "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" ((in 225 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits." ((in 195 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 60 reviews)); "Long hours and lots of weekends." ((in 47 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

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

2.0

Apr 4, 2024

Used to be great, now terrible

Production operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Better pay and benefits than most employers in the area

Cons

terrible leadership that treats you like you're less than them. Unhealthy swing shift three sick days per year No advancement opportunity unless you have a degree, even for positions that don't benefit from a degree.

Mars Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. 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

Apr 2, 2024

Great place to work

Field sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly environment - Company events, salary and benefits

Cons

- Commuting - Lenghty processes - Corporate feel

Mars Response

2y

We’re so 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 endeavours. Thank you for taking the time to share!

4.0

Apr 2, 2024

It’s okay

Finance business partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Friendly atmosphere - chocolate allowance - understanding management

Cons

- salary - HR - promotion process

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 former People and Organization team. We look forward to hearing from you and wish you every success.

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