Join us at Danone, where your work touches lives and contributes to a healthier world. As a global leader with a unique health-focused portfolio in food and beverages we are driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many as possible. Embedded in our culture is a profound sense of purpose and a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community. At Danone we believe in the power of our people, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where our core values of humanism, openness, enthusiasm, and proximity lead the way to achieve our goals. We are proud to be a B Corp certified organisation which is reshaping the future of food, one delicious, nutritious product at a time.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive team player to join us as a Customer and Shopper Marketing Executive on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door of a large global FMCG company. You will work closely with senior leaders in channel and category management, gaining valuable cross-functional exposure to the world of sales and marketing.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Customer Marketing and Channel Development: Facilitate brand and channel execution process, liaise with key account teams to customise POS suites for various channels (pharmacy, grocery or independent channels), and maintain the promotional calendar.
• Shopper Marketing and Pharmacy Education: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to develop educational materials and collaborate with the pharmacy category manager to support trade shows and conferences.
• Category Management support- Support category managers in measuring the effectiveness of in-store campaigns and test-and-learn initiatives and assist with ad-hoc reports.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage Point of Sale (POS) Trade Marketing materials within budget, oversee trade marketing spend, process purchase orders and vendor invoices, ensure sustainable practices, and recommend improvements for reinvestment opportunities.

Your excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset enable you to thrive in cross-functional environments. You are proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn, always ready to contribute to the success of the organisation. Your innovative approach and enthusiasm make you a valuable team player who is excited to take on new challenges and drive results.

Ideally you will have:

• 6-12 months of experience within a consumer health or FMCG business as a Business or Category Analyst, Field-Based Salesperson or Graduate Recruit.
• Intermediate skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• A tertiary education (degree in business, marketing, commerce, healthcare or nutrition preferred).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise multiple deliverables and stakeholders within tight timelines.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

At Danone, we aim to inspire healthier and more sustainable eating and drinking practices, in line with our Vision - Danone, One Planet. One Health.  We operate across four business lines: Essential Dairy and Plant-Based Products, Waters, Early Life Nutrition, and Medical Nutrition. Our headquarter is in France, we have offices in 55 countries across the globe and our products are sold in over 120 markets. We have been around for more than a century and are the proud owner of some of the best-known brands worldwide including favorites like YoPro, Activia, Aptamil and Karicare

Danone ANZ focuses on dairy and specialized nutrition products for infants and adults and is proud to be awarded the Great Place to Work accreditation winner for ANZ in 2023 – a globally recognised program where we feature as one of Australia’s top places to work.

Visit our website WE ARE DANONE to know more about us.

WE OFFER

We truly value our Danoners and strive to make their experience exceptional by creating a positive and fulfilling environment for everyone. Our unique benefits are designed to enhance the lives and provide genuine value.

• A high-performing, collaborative team culture
• Flexible Hybrid working
• Thank Danone it’s Friday! 3pm finishes every Friday
• Diverse and inclusive work environment
• Personalised learning opportunities to set you up for success

HOW TO APPLY

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

We proudly affirm that we are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and our ambition is to foster an INCLUSIVE&DIVERSE workplace where all Danoners can bring their uniqueness to contribute to business results. Our commitment to DEI ensures that all qualified individuals receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and disability at our company.