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Join Oatly, the original oatmilk company started in Sweden, as the Director of Foodservice for Canada and contribute to a healthier planet.
Overview
Salary
£150000
Location
Canada - Remote
Expires
Expires at anytime
Oatly is a rapidly growing oatmilk company originating from Sweden and expanding in the U.S. Our purpose is to improve health and sustainability through transparent practices, with a mission to revolutionize the food system using the power of oats. In the role of Director of Foodservice for Canada, your key responsibilities will include:
- Driving distribution and sales in alignment with Oatly's values and mission,
- Increasing brand awareness,
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders,
- Implementing a foodservice distribution sale strategy across Canada, and
- Managing and coordinating account and budget activities for your region.
Role requirements:
- Over 7 years experience in foodservice with a strong understanding of its landscape,
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience,
- Willingness to travel over 50% within the Toronto and Montreal metro areas,
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, and
- Bilingual proficiency in English and French is a plus.
Oatly's offers include flexible vacation policies, excellent benefits, and a supportive culture. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and offer an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
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.
