Summer 2026 Food & Nutrition, Strategy & Business Development MBA Internship – Chicago, I

At Mars we work together to build a better world for people pets and the planet. From being a socially responsible business to investing in our Associates were always looking at how we can make tomorrow brighter.

As an Associate you are empowered with the freedom and tools to be yourself to forge your own path to build relationships across our global community to discover the right opportunities for you to grow all with ample support. Here you have our ongoing commitment to your growth and development as you work across our world-famous brands.

Start your journey at Mars today!

Mars Food & Nutrition Strategy & Business Development MBA Internship Experience

At Mars Food & Nutrition you will have the opportunity to help us bring to life our purpose of BETTER FOOD TODAY A BETTER WORLD TOMORROW while working on projects that architect the future of our business.

The Strategy & Business Development team serves as a catalyst for growth at Mars Food & Nutrition defining the long-term strategic direction for the segment; leading inorganic initiatives such as mergers & acquisitions; partnering hands-on with acquired businesses to accelerate value creation; and shaping new growth platforms for the existing portfolio.

As a Strategy & Business Development Intern you may work on any of the following areas:

Supporting the development of the longterm strategic direction for Mars Food & Nutrition including portfolio category and growth platform priorities

Contributing to business development efforts through market assessment strategic rationale development and diligence analysis

Working handson with acquired businesses to identify and advance value creation opportunities including growth strategy category expansion and capability building

Leveraging business insights and analytics to evaluate category attractiveness assess competitive dynamics and inform investment and growth decisions

Preparing executivelevel materials and recommendations for senior leaders across Mars Food & Nutrition and Mars Incorporated

What were looking for:

Graduate student (MBA or related graduate-level programs) pursuing a degree in General Management Strategy Finance Marketing or a related field

Strong analytical skills combined with a strategic mindset and results orientation

Intellectual curiosity with a passion for food and the consumer products industry

Preferred qualifications include background in management consulting general strategy investment banking business analytics or consumer insights

Eligible candidates will intern the summer prior to their final graduation date.

Open to students legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future work status authorization or visa sponsorship for employment.

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

Eligible candidates will be responsible for personal transportation to and from work site during duration of the internship program.

What can you expect from Mars

The Mars Internship Experience is a 10-week summer program providing excellent depth of experience with real business problems and opportunities.

Best-in-class training and development from Day 1 including a formal mentor access to our in-house Mars University and more.

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.

Some pretty sweet perks including competitive salary & benefits package fun freebies and pet-friendly offices.

Housing and relocation benefits vary on eligibility and location and will be shared with you via your Early Talent Manager.

About Mars Incorporated

For more than a century Mars Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global family-owned business. Today Mars is transforming innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us.

Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of Confectionery Food and Petcare products and services we employ over 140000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales we produce some of the worlds best-loved brands including DOVE EXTRA M&MS MILKY WAY SNICKERS TWIX ORBIT PEDIGREE ROYAL CANIN SKITTLES BENS ORIGINAL WHISKAS COCOAVIA and 5; and take care of half of the worlds pets through our nutrition health and services businesses including AniCura Banfield Pet Hospitals BluePearl Linnaeus and VCA.

We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles Quality Responsibility Mutuality Efficiency and Freedom inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet its people and pets can thrive. The Mars Compass inspired by the Economics of Mutuality is used to measure the companys progress in service of its purpose; The world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.

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