A key player in the French biscuits, cakes and ready to fill sectors, St Michel is a fast-growing French independent family business.
Our 8 factories are located in France and our products are sold internationally, in over 100 countries.
Besides, St Michel was voted France's favorite brand in 2022, all categories!
Our trademark? We invent and manufacture gourmet products, paying particular attention to the quality of the ingredients and their origins, as well as taking into account the producers, animal welfare and the environment. Our CSR approach “Le Goût de la Transmission" is at the heart of everything we do.
At St Michel, we are driven by a single goal: be the world leader of French-style cakes and biscuits.
Reporting to Head of UK and Irlande, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of UK retail accounts, with whom you will develop and optimize our business in line with the company's sales strategy.
Your main responsibilities:
You are the privileged customer contact for your portfolio, working closely with our local importer,
You are responsible for deploying our brands (Bonne Maman, St Michel, St Aubert) and retailer’s own brands in the retail market,
You negotiate national agreements in line with the company's sales policy,
You ensure that objectives are met: assortment, promotions, merchandising, volume, sales revenue... and if necessary, propose corrective actions.
Manage and monitor promotional budgets,
You draw up brand reviews and define growth levers for your accounts,
You keep abreast of new trends in our product categories and about the competitive environment.
The position is based in Hammersmith (West London) and is too be filled as soon as possible.
Travelling within the UK area is to be expected. Driving license required.
You have a higher education qualification in business, with a minimum of 3 years’ significant experience ina retail-related position (head office and/or field). A very good knowledge of the UK market is essential.
Bilingual in French and English, you are recognised for your organisational and interpersonal skills, your ability to convince and your proactivity. You are familiar with Microsoft Pack Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
Apply now! We promise, we won't eat you.