CGL – Retail Services is the retail marketing division of the Clemenger Group. With our two market-leading brands, Creative Activation and Clemenger Field Marketing, we offer unparalleled Sales growth for our clients via merchandising, sales teams, brand promoters, store trainers, mystery shopping and auditing.
Creative Activation are the number one retail partner in Australia and New Zealand for Merchandisers, Sales Teams, Brand Ambassadors, Mystery Shoppers and Auditors.
Job DescriptionAbout our client:
Danone Oceania is a global leader in dairy and plant‑based products, backed by more than a century of expertise in dairy and fermentation, and nearly 50 years of innovation in plant‑based nutrition. In Australia, Danone has a strong presence across yoghurt, dairy, plant‑based, and specialised nutrition categories, with well‑known local brands such as YoPRO, Activia, and Danone Ultimate.
Driven by a mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, Danone combines global expertise with a deep commitment to sustainability, innovation, and supporting local communities.
In this role, you will represent Danone in the Independent Grocery channel, working across Greater Sydney with occasional travel to Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Southern Highlands & Wollongong. You will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with stores and multi‑site operators (MSOs) to drive distribution and sales, increasing market share and category performance of Danone’s iconic brands through opportunity‑based selling.
Key Responsibilities
• Growing distribution ranging through sell in of core and NPD products
• Negotiation of greater shelf space in store to leverage market share
• Maximising upcoming and current promotional activity
• Driving sales results
• Managing a territory and developing strong store relationships
• Implementation of layouts
• Reporting and providing feedback on key field insights and activity.
The Candidate
At Creative Activation we pride ourselves on a fantastic team culture. We are looking for someone with super positive 'can do' attitude. They value great teamwork, can build strong relationships with people, and seeks to do their best work each day. They are not afraid to ask for help when things get challenging as well as reach out to encourage those around them. Our ideal candidate will possess these skills as well as:
- Full Time role 5 days per week across Monday - Friday
- Relevant experience in sales based role in Retail, FMCG and Merchandising, highly favourable in Independent Grocery
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent time management skills and a positive attitude
- Able to work autonomously
- Valid drivers license and reliable car
APPLY NOW for the opportunity to work with us as this position won’t last long! You will be contacted within 24 hours of your application to discuss the role.
QualificationsAdditional Information
Skills Required
- Full time availability, five days per week (Monday - Friday)
- Relevant sales experience in Retail, FMCG or Merchandising (Independent Grocery highly favourable)
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent time management and a positive 'can do' attitude
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a territory
- Valid driver's licence and reliable car
- Ability to build and nurture strong store and MSO relationships
- Willingness to travel within Greater Sydney and occasional travel to nearby regions
What We Do
Nespresso manufactures and sells coffee, espresso, and coffee machines, offering a premium experience with personalized services for consumers and business customers.
