At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
We are looking for a National Account Representative to join our Plant-Based team in a Remote (Field Based) position on a permanent basis. This vital role is responsible for supporting with internal reporting and processes, as well as management of a number of key accounts across Grocery retail & Foodservice. This is the ideal position for a person looking to launch their career in FMCG Sales. The National Account Representative will report to the Head of Sales for Plant-Based.
YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…
- Playing an integral role in the development of our growing plant-based business, which includes Cathedral City Plant-Based, Sheese and Private Label.
- Working alongside the Head of Sales on the management of an eclectic range of customers across Grocery & Foodservice, as well as following up new business opportunities.
- Building customer relationships, managing base and promotional plans, and using category insights to influence range and distribution.
- Supporting accounts within multiple channels, with the guidance from the Head of Sales.
- Supporting the team with adhoc requests, including following up with new business opportunities, sample ordering and invoice processing.
- Taking ownership of extracting weekly data from retailer portals and providing price, promotion and EPOS reports on a weekly basis.
YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…
- Experienced (1 year +) within FMCG, ideally working within a commercial support function.
- Experience in selling to external customers and with exposure to the process of joint business planning.
- Knowledgeable of the FMCG industry with appreciation of structure, key relationships and retailer strategic direction.
- Experienced in identifying and winning new business.
- Have a proven track record in relationship building, analysing data and presenting.
- Results oriented whilst being team oriented.
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…
- Company Car
- Bonus scheme
- Remote working
- Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
- Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
- Access to Thrive 24-hours a day - a leading and NHS clinically approved app which focuses on general wellbeing
- Discounted branded products
- 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
- My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.
For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/careers/employee-benefits
We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.
To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physical adjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.
Agencies - Thank you for your interest in working with Saputo Dairy UK. We have a PSL who will be supporting us if needed. We do not pay fees or acknowledge any CV’s supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.
In the UK, Saputo is a leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Cathedral City, Clover, and Wensleydale. We also boast a fast-growing dairy alternatives portfolio, which includes the Vitalite and Sheese brands, as well as manufacture specialised ingredients used in infant formula.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
What We Do
Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, the top dairy processor in Australia, and the second largest in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the largest manufacturer of branded cheese and a top manufacturer of dairy spreads. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands.
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