As a Manager, Sales Strategy & Analytics you will play a central role in empowering Danone’s retail team through data-driven decision-making and performance optimization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Channel Development Strategy, you will lead the development of reporting tools, conduct in-depth retail analysis, and deliver actionable insights that support strategic priorities. Your work will help streamline processes, improve visibility on retail performance, and ensure alignment between commercial and field teams.

More specifically:

• Lead the Retail Team’s reporting by:
  • Document a master list of all Retail-managed reports (current, new requests)
  • Leveraging PowerBI to centralize, automate, and improve reporting effectiveness
  • Builds new tools that will enable the organization to make better decisions and simplify processes
• Develop and maintain performance tracking tools for the retail, including dashboards and strategic guides (playbooks), to ensure alignment between commercial and field teams on key organizational priorities.
• Conduct in-depth retail analysis to highlight opportunities
• Develop and present actionable insights to Business Development Managers (BDMs) that improves execution in store.
• Provide accurate analysis and visibility of new trends in the category, issues, risks and opportunities to the cross functional team (e.g. CBT, Shopper Marketing)
• Monitoring the implementation of in-store actions to ensure their impact and alignment with commercial strategy.
• Drive and oversee the execution of analytics action plans in close coordination with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor and/or master degree in Business, administration, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in data management, ideally within the Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry. Field sales experience is not necessary but could be an advantage
• Highly proficient Microsoft Excel, Power BI and related data automation skills.
• Thinks systematically, has expert analytical skills. Can deal with big data sets and can and will perform analysis on the lowest detail level if needed
• Strong analytical acumen with the ability to synthesize large amounts of information and advise stakeholders by providing recommendations.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders with a strong sense of urgency
• Pragmatic approach to the problems and challenges encountered with a problem-solving attitude
• Autonomous

Here are some of the reasons whyyou should join our team:

• Named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the 4th year in a row! Certified B Corporation.
• Work Environment: a flexible hybrid model that lets employees work with their managers to design a work model that best suits their needs. Onsite workplace features (flexible and collaborative working spaces, fresh fruits, yogurts, and plant-based products), onsite gym and fitness classes.
• Work Atmosphere: casual dress code, concierge services available throughout the year, employee sports teams, social committee, departmental-led events.
• Benefits & Compensation: retention and performance bonuses at all levels. Core Health plan paid 100% with no waiting period.
• Vacation & Personal Time Off: Danone’s innovative and flexible vacation policy, lets you take as much paid time off as you need. Summer schedule and no-meeting Friday afternoons.
• Training & Skills Development encourages ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house and online training initiatives, mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Community Involvement: founding partner of Breakfast Club of Canada and has worked alongside the organization for 25 years, helping kids develop their potential by giving them regular access to a nutritious breakfast in a comfortable environment.