Strategic Business Development Intern

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?

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 Intern, 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.