Why Work at Sara Lee

Why choose a career at Sara Lee? Here are just a few of the many great reasons…..

  • Sara Lee has approximately 20,000 employees in its continuing operations worldwide
  • Based in Downers Grove, Ill., Sara Lee Corporation is a global manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, brand-name products for consumers throughout the world.
  • Nearly $9 billion in annual net sales from continuing operations.
  • The company has one of the world’s best-loved and leading portfolios with its innovative and trusted food and beverage brands, including Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Sara Lee and Senseo.

Sara Lee Corporation is made up three business segments:

  • North American Retail
  • North American Foodservice & Specialty Meats
  • International Coffee & Tea

Within each of these business segments, we are consistently seeking top talent in the following areas:

  • Sales
  • Marketing
  • Plant operations
  • Finance (corporate and field-based)
  • Human resources (corporate and field-based)
  • Research and development