We are looking to fill a Retail Development Specialist position covering the greater Toronto Core Area.       As you may know, Danone Canada is among one of the most responsible companies, either towards the community, its stakeholders, or employees. Danone Canada offers for its employee’s excellent benefits and working conditions. Moreover, as a Retail Development Specialist, a company car will be provided to you. As part of this position, you will be accountable for:Mission: As a Retail Development Specialist for Danone, you will be responsible of an assigned territory, the achievement of objectives, including Danone visibility and product availability, sales targets, the improvement of Danone’s brands positioning, the customer frequency coverage, the implementation of priorities and initiatives of customer business teams, and the rate of introduction of new products. More specifically:• Identify and create sales opportunities following the analysis of customer needs.• Develop and maintain business relationships.• Plan and negotiate animations (tastings, competitions) in stores.• Review and compare prices, retail margins and the competitors’ activities, on a regular basis.• Interpret data store (POS) as well as those of the, to increase both sales of existing programs and create additional sales opportunities.• Maintain good relations with the stores to ensure optimal implementation banners programs.• Proactively manage and negotiate product visibility on display and on the shelves.• Be creative, think outside the box and be a team player who is not afraid to share and learn from others (we draw inspiration from each other).• Influencing preorders in store.• Cover your territory effectively and perform administrative tasks (current management).

 

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The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and competencies: • University degree in business administration or other relevant field.• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position • Bilingualism is an asset (English and French).• Great interest in the consumer goods market, its banners and its competitors.• Communication, customer orientation and problem solving.• Ability to work independently and manage time and priorities.• Planning Skills and timelines.• Flexibility, positive attitude, respect for the work ethic.• Good knowledge of sales techniques and ability to persuade with facts and figures.• Good computer skills.

 

Are you ready to join our incredible team?

 

You will work for a certified B Corp company that has been named one of Canada's top 100 Employers for five consecutive years. In other words, you will be immersed in a culture that is rich and engaging, inclusive and human-centric, efficient and eco-responsible.

 

You will benefit from our benefits package including collective insurance with a core health plan 100% paid and no waiting period. We also provide flexible credits for a wellness account, a health spending account or an RRSP. Additionally, we offer a competitive group retirement savings plan in which Danone will match your contributions. Our exceptional parental leave policy supports both primary and secondary caregivers. Our employee assistance program and telemedicine service are also available to ensure your well-being.

 

You will enjoy our flexible and hybrid guidelines that let you design a work model and schedule that best suits your needs. Our innovative and flexible vacation policy allows you to take as much paid time off as you need. We also offer, among other things, a summer schedule and no-meeting Friday afternoons. Our onsite workplace features include new, dynamic and collaborative working spaces where it is good to work as a team.

 

You will have access to various training initiatives, both in-house and online because we value and prioritize your growth and development. We also offer mentoring, leadership development programs and tuition reimbursement to support your career advancement.

 

You will have the opportunity to make a difference in the community as we are a founding partner of the Breakfast Club of Canada. For 25 years, we have worked with the organization to provide children with  regular access to a nutritious breakfast in a comfortable environment, helping them reach their full potential.

 

What are you waiting for? Join our team and enjoy these exceptional benefits!

 

 

Danone Canada is a business unit of Danone and operates from headquarter offices in Boucherville, Quebec, and Toronto, Ontario. Danone Canada is the country’s largest consumer-facing B Corporation, demonstrating that the company meets the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. From year to year, Danone is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for its forward-thinking work environment and was awarded the Parity Certification Women in Governance for our commitment towards gender equality in the workplace. We have 500+ employees across Canada that are engaged and energized to deliver Danone’s mission: Bringing health through to food to as many people as possible, by working on strong brands such as Activia, Oikos, Danone, Silk, International Delight and many others. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

 

Danone Canada doesn’t just welcome what makes you unique, we value it. We’re proud to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to cultural background, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or age. Faithful to our values of openness and humanism, all our employees share the commitment to engage one another with dignity and respect.

 

Danone Inc. is committed to complying with its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.  Danone Inc. will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation throughout its recruitment process, to the point of undue hardship, and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.  Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded to INFORMATION@danone.com.

 

Please note that this posting has been written in the masculine form solely to shorten the text. We promote diversity and encourage all people with the skills mentioned in this posting to apply for this position.