Mars Wrigley Sales Co-Op Graduating Spring ' or Winter '(-Months)

Job Description:

Here at Mars, we work together for the world we want tomorrow, for people, pets and our planet. From being a socially responsible business, to investing in our Associates to help them be their best selves - we're always looking at how we can make tomorrow brighter.

As an Associate, the paths you choose, the relationships you build, and the opportunities you make, are all made by you. You have the freedom and ownership to create your own Mars career journey with tons of support and development along the way. We’re always seeking to transform today’s talent into the leaders and technical experts of tomorrow – start your journey at Mars today.

What are we looking for?

• We are looking for humble and hungry, agile students who have a drive for results, a desire to learn, and who can quickly build relationships 

• Student earning a Sales and Marketing or Business Degree Graduating Winter '24 or Spring '25

• We are looking for students who are passionate about packaging and the consumer products industry 

• Eligible candidates will intern the summer prior to their final graduation date (typically rising seniors)  

• We have packaging co-op opportunities in Newark, NJ   

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug & background screening 

What will be your key responsibilities?

• As a Sales Co-Op you will be supporting and working with leaders and teammates

• Participating in real life impactful projects and making a positive change.  

• Researching current sales or marketing trends 

• Cross functional team interactions​

What you can expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
• The Mars Co-Op is a 6 month program providing excellent depth of experience with various real world Mars projects
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Exciting professional and social engagement activities throughout the experience that provide opportunities to network with your intern peers all the way up to senior leaders.
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship to help you succeed and get the most out of your experience.
• A hybrid work model that simultaneously celebrates the benefits of focusing remotely and the connection & co-creation that happens when we work together in person.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• Some of the perks you will receive are an industry competitive salary & benefits packages, fun freebies, and pet-friendly offices.

About Mars:

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’S®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL® and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. Our Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.