Short Intro and About the Job

Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2025. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders.

Role Purpose:

Deliver sustainable, profitable new business within the foodservice channel. Developing and nurturing key contacts across the customer base as well as engaging internal cross-functional teams to help deliver the channel strategy

Key Activities:

Customer Profitability

Execution

Promotional, Investment and Price Management

Customer Engagement

About You

We would like you to demonstrate your following key skills:

• Leadership & Relationship Building: Strong leadership with the ability to build effective relationships and engage others through clear communication.
• Autonomous Problem Solving: Capable of working independently to identify and implement solutions to challenges.
• Strategic Networking & Communication: Skilled at expanding professional networks and influencing stakeholders through articulate communication.
• Commercial & Negotiation Expertise: Demonstrated commercial acumen, including strong P&L management and experience in structured negotiations (e.g., must-gets, wish lists, concessions).
• Customer-Centric Functional Skills: Proficient in delivering demand-led Joint Business Plans (JBP) and using active listening and questioning to uncover true customer needs.

Salary Bracket: £47k - £55k + Bonus + £5000 car allowance/car option

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone UK & Ireland, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

We believe in the benefits of working both in the office hub and at home. Time in the hub enhances community, problem solving and innovation, while home working supports focus, learning and wellness.

Our hybrid working framework is designed to help you perform your role in the most efficient way. Your manager will guide how you split your time between home and your nearest hub, based on your role and business needs.

The aim is to support you in doing your best work, while creating connection moments that matter.

We have a range of flexible benefits and excellent rewards, click here to find out more.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

The closing date for applications is 12th August, you will therefore hear about your application after this date.

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