At Grands Moulins de Paris, we offer numerous work-study programs across various departments! This approach allows students to supplement their education with long-term professional experience (often lasting a year) and boost their employability, while enabling the company to train future talent.
Read the interview with Luc Tousseau, who joined Grands Moulins de Paris in 2018 as a work-study student and is now a district manager on a permanent contract.
Can you introduce yourself?
My name is Luc TUSSEAU. I’m 26 years old. I began my studies by earning a vocational high school diploma in electrical engineering. After that, I worked for four years in various industrial sectors, then decided to return to school and switch fields, completing a work-study program leading to a BTS in NRC.
So I joined Grands Moulins De Paris in September 2018 to complete my work-study program during my second year of the BTS NRC program. After earning my BTS, Grands Moulins De Paris allowed me to continue my work-study program toward a Professional Bachelor’s Degree in “Management of Customer Relationship Activities.” I eventually earned my Professional Bachelor’s degree and subsequently signed a permanent contract in September 2020 as an area manager for the 93rd department in Artisanal Bakery.
Why did you decide to join Grands Moulins de Paris?
I wanted to join Grands Moulins De Paris to work as a sales representative and enjoy complete independence, which Grands Moulins De Paris has allowed me to have. I also joined Grands Moulins De Paris because I wanted to gain a deeper understanding of the artisanal baking industry.
How did your onboarding go?
My onboarding went very smoothly, thanks to an onboarding program that allowed me to expand my skills in the industry, from order processing to product delivery to customers.
After that, I spent a day shadowing a flour delivery driver, followed by three days shadowing a local baker. Finally, I spent several days shadowing my main colleagues to learn the trade and gain insight into new ways of working.
I also took a week-long training course at the baking and pastry school in Bercy to learn how to make bread and taste all the different products we sell.
What are your daily responsibilities?
My responsibilities are as follows:
Develop new business, follow up with existing customers, promote new products throughout the year, develop the Campaillette and Copaline brands in my territory, list products with clients, identify potential buyers and funding opportunities, identify a client’s specific needs and refer them to one of our specialists to assist with their project, and finally update our CRM.
What has this work-study program done for you, both professionally and personally?
This work-study program allowed me to learn the job I currently hold. It also enabled me to sign a permanent contract as soon as I graduated. Thanks to this program, I learned a lot about myself and about others as well. I learned how to achieve the goals that were set for me.
What do you think defines Grands Moulins de Paris?
What sets Grands Moulins De Paris apart is its commitment to training and the opportunities it offers to train and hire young people. It is a company that is constantly reinventing itself and keeping pace with the times. A company that empowers its employees and gives them the chance to prove what they are capable of.
So, what are your plans next?
My goal is to grow as a manager and also to have the opportunity to be transferred to another department, because Grands Moulins De Paris, given its size, offers the chance to explore new horizons.
Are you looking for a work-study program? Don’t wait any longer— apply to join us.
