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Sara Lee Careers & Info

Current CEO: Marcel Smits

Status: Active

Sara Lee Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of consumer goods worldwide. The corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility, located in Downers Grove, Illinois, is home to nearly one-half of the company''s 45,000 worldwide employees. Sara Lee Corporation has manufacturing and marketing facilities located in over 40 countries and sells products in over 180 nations.

Sara Lee has recently embarked on an aggressive business plan to direct the company focus on its core businesses, which include food, beverage, body care and household products. Corporate expansion plans include relocation of its headquarters to Chicago, Illinois, which is anticipated to take place in 2013. As the relocation is expected to impact the current workforce, Sara Lee has announced the development of employee relocation assistance programs.

Many individuals begin working at Sara Lee in entry level positions. Many production workers advance to Sara Lee careers in supervisory or management positions. Sales and marketing professionals are well compensated with a base salary supplemented by incentive-based bonuses. Sales professionals have opportunities to advance to international sales positions, which include worldwide travel and excellent bonus programs.

The Sara Lee culture is centered on diversity and inclusion. Individuals are employed based on education and experience and are not excluded from employment based on gender, age, ethnicity or sexual orientation. Employees enjoy a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment. Company education plans are geared toward career advancement at all levels. Excellent job skills and proven performance are awarded with pay increases and promotion opportunities.

Sara Lee provides competitive salary and benefit packages to all full time employees. Sara Lee benefits are designed to assist employees in managing health, providing financial security and planning for the future. The company values the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance, and has instituted programs to assist employees with educational programs, career counseling and personal assistance. The Lifeworks program offers confidential counseling and assistance involving child care, parenting, adoption assistance and educational guidance.

Health insurance plans include medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage. Life and accidental insurance plans are available to all employees upon hire, with options to increase coverage limits at group rates. Retirement programs are available after 90 days of employment, including a 401(k) plan and stock purchase program. Tuition reimbursement plans are offered to employees as a means to increase job performance levels and create job opportunities within the company. Sara Lee Corporation provides health club or gym membership subsidies and encourages employee participation in company-sponsored athletic events.

What jobs pay the most at Sara Lee?

Vice President is the highest paying job at Sara Lee at $139,000 annually.