Group Executive Role

Avidity; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car and fuel card

23 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

Lunch allowance

Annual leave purchase scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Danone is seeking a field-based Retail Group Executive covering the Island of Ireland, with Dublin/Greater Dublin as ideal base. You will support the Danone Customer Account Team to grow key retail partnerships and deliver sustainable, profitable growth.

In this role you will represent Danone with designated retail groups, build strong partnerships, negotiate tailored commercial agreements, and ensure high-quality in-store execution through close collaboration with the Field Sales Team.

Qualifications

• Experience in account management, business development, or customer relationship roles (FMCG experience is an advantage).
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with a practical, solutions-focused mindset.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted, long-term partnerships.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a genuine interest in learning and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Represent Danone with designated retail groups and act as a trusted point of contact between customers and the Danone Account Management Team.
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with Group Owners, Trading Managers, and Operations Managers across BWG and Musgrave networks.
• Deliver sustainable, profitable growth in line with Danone's strategic and financial goals.
• Analyse performance and market data to identify opportunities and develop actionable business plans.
• Negotiate and manage tailored commercial agreements that drive mutual success.
• Support and champion effective in-store execution through collaboration with the Field Sales Team.
• Use data insights to track performance and ensure delivery against targets.

Skills

Account management

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Retail Group Executive - Danone

Territory: Island of Ireland (Ideal location: Dublin / Greater Dublin Region)

Contract: Full time, permanent position

Salary: Up to €38,000 per annum including a company vehicle and fuel card.

Who We Are

We help brands sell more.

Working in partnership with Danone, one of the world's leading FMCG companies, we deliver insight-led sales solutions that build meaningful relationships and drive sustainable growth.

You'll join a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team where every voice is valued, and everyone is encouraged to contribute ideas and make an impact. Each day offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and help shape success, whether that's through developing partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, or driving in-store excellence.

This is a field-based role covering the Island of Ireland, with the ideal candidate located in Dublin or the Greater Dublin Region to support regular travel across the territory

What You'll Be Doing:

As a Retail Group Executive, you'll play a key role in supporting the Danone Customer Account Team to achieve growth objectives and strengthen relationships with key retail partners.

You will:

• Represent Danone with designated retail groups, acting as a trusted point of contact between customers and the Danone Account Management Team
• Build and nurture strong partnerships with Group Owners, Trading Managers, and Operations Managers across the BWG and Musgrave network throughout the Island of Ireland
• Deliver sustainable, profitable growth in line with Danone's strategic and financial goals
• Analyse performance and market data to identify opportunities and develop inclusive, actionable business plans
• Negotiate and manage tailored commercial agreements that drive mutual success across Danone's portfolio
• Support and champion effective in-store execution through collaboration with the Field Sales Team
• Use data insights to track performance, identify opportunities, and ensure consistent delivery against targets
• Work closely with internal and external teams to ensure high-quality, consistent execution across all customer sites

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. What matters most is your enthusiasm for collaboration, growth, and achieving results together.

You'll bring:

• Experience in account management, business development, or customer relationship roles (FMCG experience is an advantage)
• Strong analytical and financial skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strategic thinking combined with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build trusted, long-term partnerships
• A positive, proactive attitude with a genuine interest in learning and continuous improvement

Team Support & Collaboration

• Support the Customer Account Team and wider Danone network when required
• Share insights, ideas, and best practices to help others grow and succeed
• Work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities, including occasional activity outside standard hours when needed

What in it for you?

• Salary up to €38,000 per annum
• Company car and fuel card
• 23 days paid holiday plus public holidays (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
• Free life assurance (3x annual salary)
• Discounted private healthcare and Health Cash Plan
• Tax-free lunch allowance
• Family-friendly working policies (including enhanced parental leave)
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 extra days)
• Employee discounts and perks portal

Who you are:

You're someone who enjoys working collaboratively, values inclusion and diversity, and takes pride in building meaningful relationships. You bring curiosity, energy, and creativity to your work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated by achieving shared success.

You believe that great results come from teamwork, respect, and a genuine passion for helping brands and people thrive.