Job Description

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?

SDUK's brands include the Nation’s favourite cheese brand Cathedral City plus other well-known butter & spreads (Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), dairy ingredients and dairy free products.

This Business Development Manager, known internally as a Sales Representative, will work nationally to support the development of our newly-created foodservice business, through expansion of our combined product portfolio & unlocking growth through winning new business.

You will have a fundamental impact on ‘pulling’ volume through our out of home customers by engaging, presenting and creating solution led propositions in partnership with their commercial, chef & innovation teams.

Work pattern: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week.

You will make contributions that matter by...

• Undertaking market, customer & channel research to scope out usage and application of propositions to deliver insight which helps inform & shape NPDs.
• Engaging & presenting to Regional Teams to win new business or drive incremental volume through our existing customer base.
• Attending exhibitions & trade shows to showcase our portfolio, generate leads & interact with both existing & new businesses to unlock opportunities.
• Developing and building strong relationships at all levels and functions with customers.
• Supporting the general development of the business through involvement in projects and internal initiatives.

You are best suited for the role if you have…

• Demonstratable experience in Sales or a Business Development Manager role in FMCG, Retail or Foodservice.
• Experience in managing and growing existing business with the ability to identify opportunities and win new business.
• Good relationship building and communication skills; internally, cross-functionally, and externally with customers.
• Strong presentation skills.
• A can do attitude and a real passion for working with customers.

We support and care for our employees by providing them with…

• Company Car
• Annual bonus scheme up to 10% (paid quarterly)
• Flexible and hybrid working approach
• Inclusive working environment
• Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• 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
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted SDUK branded products
• 25 holidays + 8 bank holidays
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for a local community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Opportunity to swap traditional UK holidays for dates significant to your cultural and religious beliefs
• My Staff Shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings - providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers.

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 producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

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.