(14 / 10 / 2025) Senior Zonal Nutrition Manager

About Danone Group :

Mission : ‘Bringing Health through Food to as Many people as Possible’

Danone is a global leader in food and beverages, focusing on Essential Dairy and Plant-based products, Waters, and Specialized Nutrition. Our mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible by creating nutritious products, raising awareness about healthy eating and drinking habits, and conducting our business sustainably.

Danone’s dual focus on commercial performance and societal responsibility, combined with an ongoing commitment to innovation and the strengthening of its health-oriented brands, has resulted in strong performance worldwide. With nearly 90,000 employees and products sold in over 120 markets, Danone has generated more than €27 billion in sales annually.

More information can be found at https : / / www.danone.com /

About Danone India :

India is among the countries in the AMEA zone wherein Danone has its presence. Danone operates in India as Nutricia International Pvt. Ltd, focusing on nutrition with a range of products catering to pregnant mothers, infants, young children as well as adults. These products are manufactured in India and sold nationally under recognized brands such as Aptamil, Dexolac, Nusobee, and Protinex. Danone employs over 1,000 individuals across India and generates a turnover exceeding €150 million. The company's head office is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, with a manufacturing facility situated in Lalru, Punjab.

More information can be found at https : / / www.danone.in /

Danone India is a Great Place To Work certified organization, which reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where people are empowered to contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and feel a true sense of belonging.

Job Summary

Preparing and driving the business strategy for overall zone operations to achieve business objectives, ensure growth, gain market share of the existing markets while simultaneously expanding the business horizon and continuously adapting to concurrent market dynamics. Empowering and effectively leading the teams to sustain their performance and groom them in their professional journey.

Key roles and responsibilities

Planning & Strategy

• Creating the business plan / strategy for the assigned zone in line with HN India Functional Strategy and Market priorities for respective product categories.
• Monitor continuously the movement in the market to improvise / adapt / pivot our strategies in response to external environment - consumer trends, competition moves and our own changing business priorities.

Operational excellence

Market Research & Analysis

People

Safety & Wellbeing

Job specification

Educational Qualification :

MBA – Full time with a Bachelors background in either Science or Pharma.

Candidates with other backgrounds may also be considered if they have relevant industry experience.

Experience :

15 years of experience in Medical Sales with at least 2-3 years’ experience as a second-line manager.