SDUK's brands include the Nations 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 passionate about shaping premium brands and unlocking growth through smart, data-driven decisions? This is your chance to take ownership of the iconic Davidstow brand and a dynamic Private Label portfolio, steering strategy and delivering marketing initiatives that make a real impact. Youll be at the heart of a collaborative, fast-paced environment where creativity meets commercial thinking. With the autonomy to influence every stage of the marketing mix, from innovation and packaging to integrated campaigns, youll work closely with cross-functional teams and key retail partners to bring bold ideas to life. Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, Cheese, youll play a pivotal role in driving brand fame, strengthening customer relationships, and shaping the future of a heritage brand.
We offer a modern, flexible working environment, with opportunities to explore hybrid working and core hours arrangements to support your work-life balance.
YOULL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY
Leading the 13-year business plan for Davidstow and Private Label with full P&L and budget ownership
Developing and executing insight-led brand strategies to achieve market, brand, and financial KPIs
Driving NPD projects and creating compelling selling stories to win distribution and engage customers
Managing integrated marketing campaigns that reinforce Davidstows premium positioning
Presenting brand performance updates and strategic recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
YOURE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE
Proven experience in FMCG marketing, ideally within food or drink
Strong commercial acumen, including P&L interpretation and budget management
Ability to bring a brand to life through creative storytelling and innovative marketing approaches
Experience influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels
Interest in NPD and packaging design (preferred but not essential)
WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH
Private Health Care
Annual bonus scheme up to 15% paid quarterly
Flexible working hours, including up to 2 days per week working from home, after initial training period
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
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.
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.
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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