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Join Ecotone, a B Corp Champion in Organic Food, and Nourish Biodiversity in a Dynamic Sales Role
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Location
Saint Genis Laval, France
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Expires at anytime
Ecotone stands at the forefront of the European organic food movement, committed to promoting biodiversity with its portfolio of reputable brands. As a B Corp certified leader, Ecotone distributes its diverse products—ranging from Bjorg to Whole Earth—across 80 countries, operates 7 production sites, and enjoys the creativity and dedication of 1600 employees. Based in Lyon, the company's vision is to forge a sustainable future through ethical, plant-based, and fair trade practices.
- Support and develop sales arguments for the sales force in liaison with various internal departments.
- Facilitate the integration and training of new team members, focusing on market insights, product knowledge, and merchandising strategies.
- A degree in business or engineering with at least 2 years of commercial experience.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization.
- Proficient in data analysis and the use of office software.
- Independent, adaptable, and able to educate others effectively.
Benefit from employee perks such as discounts on our products, fitness facilities, educational conferences, and substantial public transport subsidies. Ecotone promotes eco-friendly commuting to 'La Ruche' headquarters, which is conveniently accessible by public transit and bike.
Ecotone is a pioneering and leading European group in organic, plant-based and fair trade food. Our mission is to 'nourish biodiversity' through our strong and committed brands such as Bjorg, Bonneterre, Clipper, Allos, Alter Eco, Danival, Destination, El Granero, Isola Bio, Kallø, Whole Earth, Zonnatura. We are proudly B Corp certified and have achieved the highest global score of large food companies. Our family of brands is distributed in over 80 countries with 7 production sites, 1600 people across Europe, and our headquarters is located in Lyon.
The role involves supporting the sales team. You will be responsible for developing sales arguments for the sales force in collaboration with internal services (innovations, brands, specific FDV objectives, promo, anti-competition, brochures, etc.). You will also manage the integration of new arrivals within the FDV: coordination with internal services, Regional Managers and presentation during integration sessions. You will also be responsible for training new arrivals on our markets/products, and the merchandising approach.
Job requirements include a degree from a business or engineering school, a minimum of 2 years of commercial experience or a similar position as a sector manager in the world of distribution (GMS). You should have excellent interpersonal skills, allowing you to adapt your speech to your different interlocutors, headquarters and field. You should also have a keen analytical and synthesis mind, be comfortable with numbers and the analysis of dashboards and also perfectly master the office pack. Autonomy, adaptability and pedagogy will be key qualities for success in the position.
Benefits include preferential rates on our products, gym and group classes, regular conferences, reimbursement of 70% of your public transport pass, restaurant tickets. We encourage soft mobility: our headquarters 'La Ruche' is accessible by public transport (10 min walk from the metro) and by bike!
