
Today's experiences
build tomorrow's
leaders
Programme Overview
Your future as a leader starts today. Our general Graduate Traineeship Programme: The Mars Leadership Experience (MLE), is the perfect grounding for a career in business leadership. You’ll manage projects, lead teams, take on roles with local and international exposure and make decisions with real consequences. The work will come thick and fast, preparing you for the challenges tomorrow.
The MLE comprises three 12-month placements. As a guide, you’ll typically follow a path through the three years with exposure to very different areas of our business. We offer the MLE with a focus on Demand (Sales, Category Management, Marketing) and Supply (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics).
The MLE comprises three 12-month placements. As a guide, you’ll typically follow a path through the three years with exposure to very different areas of our business. We offer the MLE with a focus on Demand (Sales, Category Management, Marketing) and Supply (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics).

- 3 x 12-month placements
- Opportunities to manage teams and projects
- Join our global trainee community
- University students from all study backgrounds
- Internationally mobile
- Passion to become a future General Manager
- Paid internship
- Inspiring mentors and coaches
- Flexible working hours
Our Hiring Process






Buddy Program
Buddy is a person who act as a 'go-to' friend for the new MLE over the first six-twelve months in the business. The Buddy will help the new MLE to accelerate his/her sense of belonging by making informal connections and helping understand his/her new work context, navigate the program, and the culture.
Meet our Trainees
Meet our Trainees
"The Mars Leadership Experience has been an incredible journey of growth and exposure. Every day brings new opportunities to learn, take on exciting projects, and work with amazing people from different teams.
What makes Mars special is how much it invests in you as a person. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, I’ve grown my skills and confidence, and I feel ready to take on any challenge that comes my way".
What makes Mars special is how much it invests in you as a person. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, I’ve grown my skills and confidence, and I feel ready to take on any challenge that comes my way".

"Joining Mars means being part of something bigger. We work on ideas that matter, from happier pets to a healthier planet, all while growing together and having fun along the way. It’s a place where you can truly make a difference".

"The unwavering support and encouragement I have received since day one created an immersive learning environment, allowing me to nurture my knowledge, experience, and professional development. This has enabled me to evolve into a more capable and confident professional, empowering me to become a #MakerofTomorrow".

slide 1 of 3Read the Phenom Website
“Your job growth is important to us and we’re working hard to find the right opportunity that fits your long-term career goals. Find out when we’ll beat a campus near you.”
- Mylan, HR Lead, New York

Join our
talent community
Join our talent community to stay updated on Mars news - and be first to hear about
any new job openings.
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR CANDIDATES: At Mars, our Associates' safety always comes first, and we equally care for the safety of our candidates. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, whether the recruitment is made directly by us or through a third-party agency, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details. We strongly urge that you do not disclose personal or financial details to anyone you do not know and trust.