Overview

Retail Group Executive - Danone

Territory: Island of Ireland (Ideal location: Dublin / Greater Dublin Region)

Contract: Full time, permanent position

Salary: Up to €38,000 per annum including a company vehicle and fuel card.

Who We Are

We help brands sell more.

Working in partnership with Danone, one of the world's leading FMCG companies, we deliver insight-led sales solutions that build meaningful relationships and drive sustainable growth.

You'll join a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team where every voice is valued, and everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and make an impact. Each day offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape success, whether that's through developing partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, or driving in-store excellence.

This is a field-based role covering the Island of Ireland, with the ideal candidate located in Dublin or the Greater Dublin Region to support regular travel across the territory

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Retail Group Executive, you'll play a key role in supporting the Danone Customer Account Team to achieve growth objectives and strengthen relationships with key retail partners.

You will:

Represent Danone with designated retail groups, acting as a trusted point of contact between customers and the Danone Account Management Team
Build and nurture strong partnerships with Group Owners, Trading Managers, and Operations Managers across the BWG and Musgrave network throughout the Island of Ireland
Deliver sustainable, profitable growth in line with Danone's strategic and financial goals
Analyse performance and market data to identify opportunities and develop inclusive, actionable business plans
Negotiate and manage tailored commercial agreements that drive mutual success across Danone's portfolio
Support and champion effective in-store execution through collaboration with the Field Sales Team
Use data insights to track performance, identify opportunities, and ensure consistent delivery against targets
Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure high-quality, consistent execution across all customer sites

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. What matters most is your enthusiasm for collaboration, growth, and achieving results together.

You'll bring:

Experience in account management, business development, or customer relationship roles (FMCG experience is an advantage)
Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Strategic thinking combined with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted, long-term partnerships
A positive, proactive attitude with a genuine interest in learning and continuous improvement

Team Support & Collaboration

Support the Customer Account Team and wider Danone network when required
Share insights, ideas, and best practices to help others grow and succeed
Work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities, including occasional activity outside standard hours when needed

What in it for you?

Salary up to €38,000 per annum
Company car and fuel card
23 days paid holiday plus public holidays (increasing with service)
Company pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
Free life assurance (3x annual salary)
Discounted private healthcare and Health Cash Plan
Tax-free lunch allowance
Family-friendly working policies (including enhanced parental leave)
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days)
Employee discounts and perks portal

Who you are:

You're someone who enjoys working collaboratively, values inclusion and diversity, and takes pride in building meaningful relationships. You bring curiosity, energy, and creativity to your work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated by achieving shared success.

You believe that great results come from teamwork, respect, and a genuine passion for helping brands and people thrive.

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