Senior National Account Manager

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 (Frylight, Clover, Country Life, Vitalite, Utterly Butterly), functional ingredients and dairy free products.

We have an exciting opportunity for an accomplished sales professional to join our team as a Senior National Account Manager (SNAM) for Foodservice & Wholesale. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing our existing Foodservice & Wholesale relationships while focusing on driving new business for SDUK. Reporting to the Head of Sales you will play a crucial role in achieving our strategic objectives.

How you will make contributions that matter...

• Serving as the lead SDUK contact for our customers, holding full P&L responsibility.
• Delivering volume and margin performance to agreed budget levels across the portfolio.
• Developing, negotiating, and delivering annual business plans and new business in line with SDUK strategy.
• Leading commercial negotiations and building long-lasting relationships at all levels within customer organisations.
• Supporting the general development of the business through involvement in projects and internal initiatives.

You are best suited for the role if you…

• Experienced in Sales/Customer management within FMCG/Retail/Foodservice environments.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to manage and grow existing business.
• Experienced in identifying opportunities and winning new business.
• Strong in relationship-building and have excellent communication skills, both internally and externally.
• Results-oriented with a 'can do' attitude and a passion for our products and customers.

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

• Company Car
• Private Health Care
• Bonus scheme up to 15% p.a. paid quarterly
• Autonomous and 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
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 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

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.

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our 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.