Marketing Manager, Cathedral City

Saputo; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Marketing Manager to elevate the Cathedral City brand. This pivotal role involves leading brand strategies, overseeing a dedicated team, and driving innovative marketing initiatives. With a focus on both domestic and international markets, you'll shape the brand's vision, execute impactful campaigns, and ensure alignment with business objectives. The company offers a hybrid working environment, competitive benefits, and a commitment to employee well-being. If you're passionate about brand growth and ready to make meaningful contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Car

Private Health Care

Bonus scheme up to 15%

Flexible working hours

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Westfield Health cash plan

Life assurance up to 4 x contractual pay

Discounted branded products

Free, onsite parking

25 holidays + 8 bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record in FMCG marketing, especially in food or drink.
• Strong ability to influence strategy alignment across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand development and marketing activities for Cathedral City.
• Drive strategic growth plans and manage brand KPIs effectively.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Project Management

Commercial Understanding

Presentation Skills

NPD and Product Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business

Job description

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?

Marketing Manager – Cathedral City

Weybridge
Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working

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 are seeking a dynamic and visionary Marketing Manager to lead the Cathedral City brand both domestically and internationally. This pivotal role is integral to achieving SDUK's objectives and formulating long-term strategic growth plans. You will oversee a team of three and report directly to the Marketing Director - Cheese, with flexible and hybrid working options available.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Shaping and executing the Cathedral City Vision (UK and International) for brand development, innovation, marketing support and customer alignment.
• Driving 1-3 year plans for the Cathedral City portfolio, gaining alignment throughout the business and with customers.
• Managing all brand/marketing activities for Cathedral City, delivering market, brand, and financial KPIs through excellent marketing strategies and execution.
• Defining and delivering marketing activities to meet consumer targets of share and penetration with agile and best-in-class execution.
• Tracking and reporting financial performance vs KPIs, identifying opportunities/gaps and taking clear actions.
• Owning and executing relevant NPD projects, building compelling selling stories and NPD rationale to engage retailers and win distribution.
• Recommending and executing consumer-led advertising support plans that drive strong ROI and KPI achievement.

YOU’RE BEST SUITED FOR THE ROLE IF YOU ARE…

• Experienced in marketing within FMCG, ideally in food or drink with a proven track record of managing and growing brands.
• Strong in strategic thinking and able to influence alignment to strategy at all levels.
• Excellent in commercial understanding and able to make sound recommendations based on facts.
• Skilled in presentation, NPD, and product development with best-in-class execution.
• Strong in project management, planning, and prioritisation across a broad team.

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

• Company Car
• Private Health Care
• Bonus scheme up to 15% paid quarterly
• Flexible working hours, including up to 2 days per week working from home, after onboarding period
• Autonomous and inclusive working environment
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Westfield 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/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 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.

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.

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.