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What I Feel as a Brand Manager
Danone's products, especially Danone Oikos, are designed to improve people's lives. I take pride in supporting everyone who engages in physical activities, including sports, by providing high-quality protein in a delicious, efficient, and convenient way. It brings me great joy to see Oikos products being purchased in stores or featured on social media.
A Culture That Values Diversity and Respects Individuality
I feel that Danone is a company that values diversity and has a culture that respects individuality. It is not an environment in which people's ideas are strictly controlled, you can work freely here. In the development of new products, I collaborate with colleagues from relevant areas outside the Marketing department. Everyone has a good personality, their own strengths, and works freely as a professional. Through the people I work with at Danone, I have been exposed to exciting new ways of thinking that I could not have imagined on my own.
My First Challenge at Danone
It was the preparatory period ahead of the launch of the Oikos drinks range. I was assigned immediately after joining Danone and had to make a decision on the launch about two months later, so I had to complete a lot of work in a short time. This period was particularly challenging, as failure was not an option and without the support of those around me, I would not have been able to achieve the launch. Even though there was little time, I actively communicated what I wanted to achieve with colleagues and we all put our heads together about what we could do to make it happen. Although I had only just joined the company, I was able to interact with many people and build trust with them. And from this experience, I gained confidence that I could do it if I tried, and that I would be rewarded for my hard work.
An Organization That Accelerates Growth
At Danone, I have learned to effectively communicate my opinions because the company values feedback from all levels, not just top-down directives. Previously, I often shouldered everything alone, but at Danone, my colleagues are all professionals, which gives me a great sense of security and allows me to rely on others. Being entrusted with a major project like the launch of a new product and successfully completing it has boosted my confidence. Moving forward, I want to continue working together with everyone to propose ideas and launch new products that will delight our consumers.
- Danone.com