About this role
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?
Company Introduction:
At Saputo, our best comes from our people. We’re a talented and caring team with a longstanding history of excellence. Since our first days delivering cheese on a bicycle, we’ve grown into a leading global dairy processor by staying true to the culture that defines us. Each of our employees is committed to uphold our tradition of care, quality, and passion through food, and together, we foster an environment where we can all make contributions that matter–from our manufacturing plants to our office locations and everywhere in-between.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
As a Strategic Business Development Trainee, you will complete research to uncover insights to fuel the strategy process and support the crafting of strategic plans for Saputo.
How You Will Make Contributions That Matter:
Execute qualitative and quantitative analyses that identify, validate, and refine profitable strategic and operational opportunities for Saputo.
- Provide ad-hoc analyses for senior leadership to support the growth and development of the business.
- Provide input and insights to Saputo’s Strategic Growth Plan.
- Recognize current marketing trends, new technology solutions, and competitive strategies and turn them into new and innovative ideas.
- Gather category, consumer, and shopper data to help identify opportunities to improve sales and/or category assortment using various databases including IRI, NCH, KWIKEE, Rapid Recall, Data Sync GS-1, Wal-Mart Retail Link, etc.
- Prepare customer category reviews.
- Conduct competitive analyses and present findings to internal stakeholders.
- Design and deliver presentations based on analytic work.
- Complete a value-add projects for the category marketing team.
- Develop a firm grasp of the industry including understanding the competitive landscape (pricing/promotions/marketing strategies, etc.)
- Identify new opportunities for high-impact research to answer organizational knowledge gaps around dealer and consumer needs
Effectively manage projects, prioritize, and adhere to timelines
You Are Best Suited for The Role If You….
- Are pursuing bachelors' degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or related field.
- Enjoy the analytic side of marketing.
- Have experience (in or outside of school) drawing insights from data.
- Can create an effective presentation and have experience presenting.
- Have intermediate Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, if/then, etc.)
- Are self-motivated, able to multi-task, can work independently, and as part of a team.
- Have the ability to work scheduled hours and required
- overtime as needed.
- Display traits of reliability, honesty, respect, attention
- Demonstrate professionalism and positively represents and promotes Saputo at all times.
We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With…
- Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
- Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
- Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.
In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.
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.
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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and Saputo Dairy Foods USA, LLC are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.
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Other facts
About Saputo Inc.
Saputo, one of the top ten dairy processors in the world, produces, markets, and distributes a wide array of dairy products of the utmost quality, including cheese, fluid milk, extended shelf-life milk and cream products, cultured products, and dairy ingredients. Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor in Canada, a leading dairy processor in Australia and the top dairy processor in Argentina. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products. In the United Kingdom, Saputo is the leading manufacturer of branded cheese and dairy spreads. In addition to its dairy portfolio, Saputo produces, markets, and distributes a range of dairy alternative cheeses and beverages. Saputo products are sold in several countries under market-leading brands, as well as private label brands. Saputo Inc. is a publicly traded company and its shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “SAP”. Follow Saputo’s activities at saputo.com or via Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
What you'll do
- As a Strategic Business Development Trainee, you will conduct research and analyses to support the strategic planning process for Saputo. You will gather data, prepare presentations, and provide insights to identify opportunities for growth.
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