Job Description
as Sales Manager (m/f/d) Animal Nutrition - DACH countries
- South Germany/Switzerland/Austria -
in the area of Sales, Customer Service & Origination
Your Challenge
ADM has an exciting opportunity available for a Sales Manager to drive our animal nutrition business in the the DACH countries.
In a large local market, this is seen as a key role not only to maintain but more importantly to significantly grow our footprint by offering a broad depth of products ranging from Feed Additives and ingredients to Premix. The role is expected to be based in one our offices in Germany and reports to the Vice President Sales Europe in Switzerland.
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.
- Unlock and maximize the potential of our animal nutrition business in the DACH region.
- Responsibility for our Animal Nutrition (technical) sales, including Key Accounts
- Establish and develop long-term customer relationships
- Identify and develop new business and partnership opportunities for growth
- Understand our portfolio of products
- Create and fulfill own sales plans and budget on the basis of market plans
- Create and execute a 3-5 year Business Plan for the region
- Monthly reporting, sales analytics, and insights; understand the go-to-market strategy and how to maximize sales efficiency
- Develop customer concepts in cooperation with product management, application, and product development
- Stay up-to-date on industry trend analysis, competitive activity, and changing consumer behaviors through industry publications, events, and insights reports to grow the business strategically
- Support and implement innovative sales and marketing strategies for the region
- Close interaction with other departments: technical support, customer service/logistics, product management, marketing and controlling
- Bachelors & Masters degree in Science in Agri, Agro Engineering, Veterinarian or Business educational background
- Knowledge of animal nutrition and technical applications a pre
- At least 10 years of experience in the B2B food, dairy and/or ingredients business
- Business development spirit
- Solid negotiation skills
- Autonomy and organizational skills
- Ability to work as part of a (virtual) team
- Enthusiasm, initiative, and ability to work under pressure
- Strong customer service orientation skills
- Experience working in a matrix organization (cross-cultural mindset)
- Flexible and willing to travel within the region
- Excellent English language skills
- Modern work environment, challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a high level of personal responsibility within the EMEA region
- Room for innovative thinking and growth with the possibility to manage your own career path.
- A company culture that promotes continuous learning and diversity.
- Excellent career opportunities in a world leading nutrition company.
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