Mars reviews

4.3

86% would recommend to a friend

(4,408 total reviews)
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Poul Weihrauch

91% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,408 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 Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Jan 23, 2026

Polished Brand, Dysfunctional Reality

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand recognition. Well known name on a resume. Pay and benefits are generally in line with large corporations. This may be a suitable environment for those who prioritize brand name over clarity, fairness, and consistency. Others should proceed with caution.

Cons

Day-to-day operations do not align with the company’s external image. Leadership quality is uneven, and accountability at senior levels is inconsistent. Decisions are frequently made without transparency, with shifting direction and unclear ownership creating ongoing instability for teams. Open communication is limited. Raising concerns or asking for clarity can result in loss of visibility, exclusion from decision-making, or reassignment rather than constructive resolution. Performance management is subjective and inconsistently applied, making expectations unclear and long-term success unpredictable. While values, inclusion, and well-being are heavily emphasized in messaging, they are not consistently reflected in practice. Psychological safety is limited, particularly during periods of change or for those who do not fully align with leadership preferences.

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Mars Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We’re sorry to hear your experience with us has not been positive. We aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. Please reach out to the independent, confidential team at ombudsman@effem.com, and we look forward to discussing this further.
1.0
Jan 21, 2026

Toxic culture filled with nepotism

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The Annual Bonus is the only highlight of working at Mars and the associates in all of the China offices are engaging and impressive.

Cons

Prepare yourself to work with family favorites who have no clue on how to actually make a decision or let alone use a computer. You will be amazed to see how much money the company wastes on sponsoring below average talent who have no legal status, but have connections and murky ties to the business. There is no equity in terms of access to resources. Associates in West Africa are barely acknowledged for their work and existence, however leadership practically worships the Associates in Europe and India in comparison.

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Mars Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We’re sorry to hear your experience with us has not been positive. We aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. Please reach out to the independent, confidential team at ombudsman@effem.com, and we look forward to discussing this further.
3.0
Jan 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Company car (fuel card, insurance, etc) - Good benefits - Great brand exposure/understanding of CPG sales at the retail level - Annual sales meeting is fun, but exhausting - Simple job

Cons

- Micromanaged by leadership (EVERYTHING is tracked) - Extremely repetitive work (not much freedom in creating your schedule, same tasks over and over, etc.) - Dealing with retail management. If you don't have respectful store managers, good luck. A lot of your KPI's are out of your control and your experience relies on your store. - As DOZENS of other people have said, this is a merchandising job - not sales. You are responsible for placing product on the sales floor after consulting with the store (basically asking management who only views you as free manual labor). There is no commission/incentive for producing positive results. - SEASONS: this is the reason why you have this job if you're working with the Walmart channel. You have unrealistic expectations set from leadership to pack out hundreds of heavy cases of candy each holiday season after begging store management for space to place it. Most of the stores' back rooms are a complete mess and a lot of your product is inaccessible. Long days are expected with no additional pay. - Work/life balance: It is frowned upon to work the bare minimum of 40 hours/week. Your stores get backed up while you're on PTO. Overall: an okay role This isn't a bad job by any means, you just need to know what the role entails before taking this job. You need to relocate for any future opportunities within the company.

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Mars Response
5mo
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We’re sorry to hear your experience with us has not been positive. We aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. Please reach out to the independent, confidential team at ombudsman@effem.com, and we look forward to discussing this further.
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