National Account Manager

Field-Based
Full Time, Permanent

SDUK's brands include the Nations 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 a great opportunity for a National Account Manager Fry light to join our passionate Sales team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the Oils Business Unit, holding P&L responsibility for high-profile accounts, and promoting effective cross functional relationships.

This role reports into the Head of Sales for Frylight and has opened due to internal progression within our Sales team. SDUK is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for growth both within our UK Division, and internationally.

YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY
Developing, negotiating, and delivering annual business plans in line with SDUK strategy and brand plans across a multitude of customers, playing an integral role in commercial negotiations.
Playing a lead role in the UK and international expansion of the Frylight business to deliver strategic plan objectives
Delivering volume and margin performance to agreed budget levels across total portfolio.
Developing annual internal Customer Plans, that are converted into external joint business plans.
To work closely as part of a cross functional team (leadership) to maximise the distribution of core Skus and effectiveness of promotional activity.
Developing and managing a multitude of customers and building long lasting relationships at all levels and functions.
Identifying and developing new sales opportunities.

YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE
Experienced in Account Management preferably within an FMCG company, ideally having either branded or ROL experience.
Experienced in managing a portfolio of customers and identifying opportunities and winning new business.
Experienced in being involved of the joint business planning process, developing / implementing promotional plans.
A practiced negotiator, with developed influence and impact skills.
Knowledgeable of the industry with an appreciation of structure, key relationships and retailer strategic direction.
Results oriented and not afraid to learn from mistakes.
Tenacious and self-motivated.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH
Company Car
Private Health Care
Bonus scheme up to 15%
Remote working (Field Based)
Autonomous and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for progression within the UK and overseas
Enhanced employer pension contributions with Scottish Widows
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
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 CVs supplied to Saputo Dairy UK unless you have been briefed on the role by a member of the Talent Acquisition Team.

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