JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Mars Petcare, we believe pets make our world better — and that starts with our Associates. We’re looking for a passionate National Field Leader to lead, coach and inspire our Field Sales team across the Independent Grocery and Agri channels.
If you’re an experienced people leader with a track record of driving performance, results, building capability and fostering engagement — this could be your next move.

• Lead field sales performance by delivering against KPIs, managing trade spend, and driving financial targets across the Independent Grocery and Agri channels.
• Execute commercial priorities including promotional programs, NPD speed-to-market, and Perfect Store standards to ensure in-store excellence.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team, providing regular feedback, managing performance, and supporting tailored growth plans through Mars University and on-the-job development.
• Build team capability and culture through strong engagement plans, clear communication, and recognition — all while role modelling the Mars Five Principles.
• Drive customer excellence by ensuring strategic call coverage, supporting Joint Business Plans, and resolving escalated issues with key retail partners.
• Recruit and retain top talent by leading the end-to-end hiring process and supporting succession planning across the wider One Demand community.