Retail Sales Representative - British Columbia - Danone Canada

Job description

DANONE INC, a subsidiary of Danone, is looking forRetail Sales Representative - British Columbia - Danone Canada inCanada (CA) for Bureau Colombie Britannique 

We offer you the opportunity to develop your career with us! Producer of Activia, Oikos, Danactive and more, Danone Canada is part of the Danone Group, one of the fastest growing food companies in the world who’s mission is to bring health through food to as many as possible. Danone Group enjoys a leading position in four business lines: fresh dairy products, waters, baby nutrition and medical nutrition.
The right recipe, Danone has found it! Put all the talent to contribute to building rich projects full of sense. Openness, self-transcendence and entrepreneurial spirit are values that allow us to progress every day and to provide Canadians with the products to the level of their expectations! If you would also contribute to a healthier world, we encourage you to apply now!

 

We are looking to fill a Retail Sales Representative position. This is a permanent position. The territory assigned includes the following cities : Whistler, Sunshine Coast, Vancouver, Burnaby and Delta. 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 to its employees excellent benefits and working conditions. Moreover, as a Retail Sales Representative, a company car will be provided to you.

 

As part of this position, you will be accountable for:

 

Mission: As a Retail Sales Representative 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).

 

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications and competencies:

• University degree in business administration or other relevant field.
• Bilingualism is an asset (English and French).

• Experience as a Retail Sales Representative is an asset.
• Great interest in the consumer goods market, its banners and its competitors.
• Ability to work independently and manage time and priorities.

• Communication, customer orientation and problem solving.
• Planning Skills and timelines.
• Flexibility, positive attitude, committed, respect for the work ethic.
• Good knowledge of sales techniques and ability to persuade with facts and figures.
• Good computer skills.

 

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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.

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