Full-Time
District Manager
LEH
Updated on 9/3/2026
Danone
10,001+ employees
Global foods and beverages company
No salary listed
Frankfurt, Germany
Remote
The role covers the Lippstadt, Paderborn, and Soest area; start date is July 1, 2026.
Bachelor's
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- Completed commercial vocational training or a degree in economics/business.
- Two to three years of experience in a similar role.
- Experience in the German food retail sector or fast-moving consumer goods industry.
- Very good German language skills and good English language skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- A valid Class B driver's license.
- Ability to work in a goal-oriented, structured, and independent manner.
- Strong sales ability and customer focus.
- Manage and develop a personal customer portfolio in the food retail sector.
- Plan routes, implement sales promotion measures, and build distribution in the assigned district.
- Ensure broad regional availability and effective shelf placement of company products.
- Maintain high standards for product appearance, placement, and presentation.
- Develop creative regional sales promotion measures to increase customer revenue.
- Analyze customer portfolio performance, potential, and development using defined key performance indicators.
- Implement regional sales strategies in cooperation with Key Account Management.
- Develop, motivate, and support MBU employees in the region.
Danone is a global food and beverage company with three main divisions: Essential Dairy & Plant-Based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. It markets brands like Actimel, Activia, Alpro, Evian, Nutricia, and Volvic across more than 120 countries with over 100,000 employees. Its products aim to support health through everyday nutrition and hydration, including dairy, plant-based options, and infant nutrition. The company pursues social and environmental goals under the One Planet. One Health framework and seeks B Corp certification by 2025, differentiating itself through a mission-driven approach and broad sustainability commitments.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1919
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 sales reached €13.936 billion, up 3.5% like-for-like, with guidance confirmed.
- Q2 2026 growth accelerated to 4.2%, driven by volume mix and stronger APAC performance.
- UK regulators cleared Huel on 20 August 2026, removing a major transaction obstacle.
What critics are saying
- Paris prosecutors opened 2026 investigations over Danone infant formula recalls in over 60 countries.
- EMEA IMF recall cut H1 2026 margin by 54 bps and triggered non-recurring costs.
- Failing Huel or MADE integration would leave Danone overpaying for growth while litigation distracts management.
What makes Danone unique
- Danone's health-focused portfolio spans infant nutrition, waters, and specialized nutrition globally.
- Huel and MADE Group extend Danone into premium complete nutrition and APAC health categories.
- Danone's 13.3% H1 2026 margin reflects productivity discipline across a multi-local operating model.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support
Meal Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Conference Attendance Budget
Tuition Reimbursement
Gym Membership
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↑ 12%Arcor and Danone have injected $30 million into Mastellone Hermanos to cancel bank debt, less than a month after taking joint control of the Argentine dairy company. The funds come from La Serenísima Unida, the vehicle both groups created to consolidate the business, and will be applied as an irrevocable contribution towards future share subscription. The capital injection arrives at a critical time for Mastellone. In the first half of the year, La Serenísima reported losses of 4.79 billion pesos, compared to 1.16 billion pesos in the same period the previous year. The company also showed financial debts of around 259.19 billion pesos. The new joint venture combines Mastellone's milk, cheese, and butter operations with Danone Argentina's yoghurt and dessert business, aiming to achieve greater scale and efficiency in a challenging market environment.
Danone reported Q2 2026 sales up 4.2% on a like-for-like basis, with volume/mix increasing 1.9% and price rising 2.3%. The EMEA region grew 3.6%, Americas 4.3%, and APAC 5.2%, driven by competitive performance in China's infant milk formula and strong aqua waters results. For the first half of 2026, sales reached €13.94 billion, up 3.5% like-for-like. Recurring operating margin improved 12 basis points to 13.3%, supported by productivity gains despite inflation. Recurring earnings per share rose 0.9% to €1.92, whilst free cash flow totalled €0.9 billion. The company confirmed its 2026 guidance, expecting like-for-like sales growth between 3% and 5%, with recurring operating income growing faster than sales. Danone recently signed agreements to acquire Huel and Made Group in APAC.
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Danone CEO Antoine de Saint-Affrique told CNBC that inflationary pressure from the Iran war may lead to higher food prices, though the company is "not there yet" on raising prices. The outcome depends heavily on how the next two to four weeks evolve, he said. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused surging energy, fertiliser and shipping costs. Britain's Food and Drink Federation has forecast food inflation of at least 9% by year-end, up from an estimated 3.2% previously. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, de Saint-Affrique expressed confidence in Danone's resilience. The company reported 2.1% price increases and 2.5% volume-led growth in the fourth quarter, and recently acquired protein shake maker Huel.