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Join the Ecotone family and lead a team towards nurturing biodiversity with our top-rated, sustainable food brands
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Salary
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Location
Saint Genis Laval, France
Expires
Expires at anytime
Ecotone is at the forefront of the organic and plant-based food movement, with a mission to 'nourish biodiversity' and a remarkable B Corp certification. With a dynamic portfolio including Bjorg, Bonneterre, Clipper, and many others, our products reach over 80 countries from our 7 production sites. Our dedicated team of 1600 individuals operates from our eco-friendly headquarters in Lyon, making it an exciting time to join our company.
- Lead and manage a team of Market Managers and collaborate with the National Sales Manager.
- Develop and execute field activity plans to enhance brand visibility and distribution.
- Target achievement in distribution gains and promotional events at points of sale.
- A minimum of 5 years in commercial sales, field or headquarters experience.
- Proven leadership, negotiation skills, and a result-driven approach.
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
- Comfort with numbers, reporting, and a commitment to be field-present 3 days a week.
Benefits include discounts on our products, access to gym facilities, regular conferences, substantial public transport reimbursement, and restaurant tickets. We support eco-friendly commuting with easy access to our headquarters 'La Ruche'.
Ecotone is a pioneering and leading European group in organic, plant-based and fair trade food. Our mission is to 'nourish biodiversity' through our strong and committed brands such as Bjorg, Bonneterre, Clipper, Allos, Alter Eco, Danival, Destination, El Granero, Isola Bio, Kallø, Whole Earth, Zonnatura. We are proudly B Corp certified, having achieved the highest global score among large food companies. Our family of brands is distributed in over 80 countries with 7 production sites, 1600 people across Europe, and our headquarters is located in Lyon.
The role involves managing a team of Market Managers to achieve objectives (recruitment, training, development and evaluation). Establish and animate the field activity plans for his team, in connection with the National Sales Manager. Ensure the achievement of the objectives of gaining distribution of the priority references of the assortment, and the visibility objectives of our brands in point of sale (linear share, promo events, resale price).
Job requirements include a minimum of 5 years of commercial experience in the field and/or headquarters. A cross-functional or hierarchical management experience is required for the position. Recognized for your leadership and negotiation skills, you are result-oriented. You have excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to adapt your speech to your different interlocutors. Equipped with a sharp analytical and synthesis spirit, you are comfortable with numbers and reporting. Autonomy, reactivity and organization will be key qualities to succeed in the position. The position requires a field presence of 3 days per week.
Benefits include preferential rate on our products, gym and group classes, regular conferences, reimbursement of 70% of your public transport pass, restaurant tickets. We favor soft mobility: our headquarters 'La Ruche' is accessible by public transport (10 min walk from the metro) and by bike!
