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Join Oatly as Director of Foodservice for Canada and shape the future of sustainable, healthy food
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Oatly is the original oatmilk company, started over 25 years ago in Sweden and having grown significantly in the United States. Guided by sustainability, health, and transparency, our goal is to revolutionize the food system for the better through oats and decreasing cow's milk consumption.
Role summary:
- As the Director of Foodservice for Canada, you will drive growth, increase brand awareness, and build relationships within the foodservice channel.
- You will work closely with the VP Commercial Canada and other peers in developing and implementing distribution sales strategies across Canada.
- You will also control sales forecasting, budgeting, and manage key regional customer accounts.
Role Requirements:
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in the foodservice channel and understanding of the national foodservice landscape is required.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, excellent organizational skills and detail orientation.
- 50% travel within Toronto and Montreal metro areas.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an asset.
Application Process Details:
- Oatly is devoted to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- We offer flexible vacation policies, strong benefits including pet insurance, and free oatmilk products.
- Compensation may include a combination of commissions, bonuses, or equity, depending on factors such as location and experience.
Hello potential future Oatly employee. We are Oatly, the original oatmilk company that started in Sweden over 25 years ago. Since then, we have expanded to the U.S. and continued to grow rapidly. Our core values of sustainability, health, and transparency guide everything we do. We aim to help people live healthier lives without overtaxing the planet's resources and to change the food system for the better through the power of oats and reducing cow's milk consumption.
The role: As the Director of Foodservice for Canada, you will be responsible for driving distribution and sales with enthusiasm and aligning with Oatly's purpose, mission, and values. Reporting to the VP Commercial Canada, your role will involve building market share, increasing brand awareness, and establishing long-term relationships with distributors, brokers, and key customers within the foodservice channel. You will partner with the VP Commercial Canada and peers to build out and implement our foodservice distribution sales strategy across Canada. Additionally, you will manage regional customers, coordinate the management of all other accounts, and own budgeting and forecasting of sales for your region.
Job requirements: We are looking for someone with over 7 years of experience in the foodservice channel, with a deep understanding of the national foodservice landscape, including distributors and customers. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience is required. The role demands over 50% travel within the Toronto and Montreal metro areas. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership are essential. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an asset.
Benefits: Oatly offers flexible vacation policies, excellent benefits including pet insurance, paid volunteer days, free oatmilk products, and a supportive and positive work culture. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We are nimble and agile in our operations, grounded in a long company history.
We encourage applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Compensation may include bonuses, commissions, or equity, depending on various factors such as location and experience.
