National Account Manager - Remote Eligible

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

Are you ready to lead key customer relationships and drive commercial success in a fast-paced FMCG environment?

We're looking for two dynamic National Account Managers to join our team, one focused on Convenience, and the other on High Street Discounters.

YOU'LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Leading SDUK contact for either Convenience or High Street Discounters, holding full P&L responsibility across a diverse portfolio.
• Developing, negotiating, and delivering annual business plans aligned with SDUK's strategic goals.
• Leading commercial negotiations, ensuring volume and margin performance meets or exceeds budget expectations.
• Building and nurturing cross-functional relationships internally and externally to support long-term business growth.
• Supporting the development and execution of category programs, promotional plans, and NPD initiatives.

YOU'RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU…

• Have proven experience in Sales or Account Management within an FMCG environment, ideally with Own Label exposure.
• Are confident in negotiating Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and managing complex commercial discussions.
• Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and customer-facing.
• Are highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Can analyse data, extract insights, and translate them into creative, actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrate strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset.

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• Company Car
• Private Health Care
• Bonus scheme up to 15% paid quarterly
• Flexible and hybrid working approach
• 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
• Long service recognised every 5 years
• Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay
• Discounted branded products
• Free, onsite parking
• Subsidised staff restaurant
• 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 UK's largest retailers & service providers.

For additional information on our benefits please go to uk.saputo.com/en/carees/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.

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.