Would you like to represent a business that contributes to a healthier and more sustainable way of living?

Package: €31,000 per annum, performance bonus, daily lunch allowance, electric car & other attractive benefits incl. annual leave purchase, discounts & more…

Territory covers: Athlone, Westmeath & Surrounding areas

Full time, Permanent

 As Territory Manager you will enhance visibility & drive the distribution of key Danone brands within convenience and large retailers across your designated territory.  Your responsibilities will range from product merchandising and building strong relationships within stores to negotiation and active promotion of incremental displays, all of which will play a crucial role in increasing sales of Danone products. 

 Danone’s portfolio includes well-known products such as dairy & plant based (like Activia & Alpro), bottled water brands (Evian & Volvic) and specialised nutrition (Aptamil).  Every minute of every day, 3,600 people are eating or drinking a Danone product - and you will play a huge role in helping Danone drive sales by working to increase distribution and actively selling into key contacts within your assigned territory. 

 You will be driving increased sales and visibility of the products, and you will be part of a friendly supportive team all working towards same goals.

 The role includes the provision of an electric car, which, in addition to being environmentally friendly will benefit you with lower Benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax payments.  We have a policy in place to support the installation cost of  the charger and all electricity costs are reimbursed.  Part of our company culture is sustainability and as part of that, within this team 20% of our Territory Managers will be in an EV. On application the process of how this operates will be shared with you.

 Why join us & our Danone Team?

 By working for Standout on the Danone account, you have the opportunity to represent a company that values its people.   At Standout, we ensure that everyone enjoys continuous support, excellent perks, and outstanding career development opportunities.

Danone recognises that together we can make a positive impact through the role we play in the food and beverage industry.  It’s a people-powered company where everyone, at every level, has a voice and shares in shaping the future.

Some of the key perks include:

1. Up to €31,000 salary plus performance bonus and daily lunch allowance
2. We champion equality & inclusivity and are passionate about creating a workplace that promotes and values diversity.
3. Flexible smart working
4. On top of your 23 days paid holidays which increase with length of service + public holidays, you can also purchase additional annual leave up to 5 extra days per annum*
5. Sustainable Electric Vehicle
6. Annual pay reviews and access to early pay 
7. Family-friendly policies & support such as enhanced maternity or paternity pay, enhanced adoption pay, carers leave & parental leave*
8. Plus, lots of amazing discounts, financial & wellbeing support via our EAP, life assurance, enhanced sick pay, & discounted private health care

Ideally, you will have experience in a field-based sales role within a convenience, independents or impulse environment.  We encourage applications from individuals who share Danone's values and are passionate about their products and sustainability. You should be a self-starter, motivated and comfortable building new relationships.

 Standout Field Marketing is part of Avidity Group Ltd.  Avidity is the parent company for a group of sales and marketing agencies (Standout, McCurrach, Wave & Thumbprint) which help brands sell more.    Standout operates within the UK and Ireland and represents well-known brands, including Danone, Premier Foods, Coty and Wella.   

 Please note this role requires a full Irish driving licence (with no more than 6 pts or previous bans). This is a field-based role which will involve regular travel daily, so you must be comfortable driving distance.  Overnights may be required on occasion.

  *Length of service applies