Business Manager Animal Nutrition Specialty (Western Europe)

About the role

Evonik is looking for a Business Manager for its animal nutrition specialty in Western Europe. The role belongs to the sales organization and reports to the regional business director EMEA. It involves proactively initiating and leading business opportunities together with the technical team to generate sales.

Key responsibilities

• Drive the development and expansion of the specialty portfolio for monogastric and ruminant markets
• Create demand by engaging directly with customers, partners and key industry stakeholders
• Promote products and solutions through technical and commercial presentations, customer visits and industry events, using CRM (MS Dynamics)
• Coordinate and monitor product trials with the Technical Manager to demonstrate product efficacy and value
• Develop and execute business plans to achieve sales and profitability objectives
• Manage and maintain the annual rolling forecast, and monitor market trends, competitors and emerging opportunities
• Build relationships with customers and industry influencers and collaborate cross-functionally with technical, marketing, supply chain and sales teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in animal science, animal nutrition, veterinary medicine or a related field
• Proven experience in animal nutrition, animal health and feed additives, preferably in the poultry sector; ruminant experience is an advantage
• Strong sales, negotiation and business development skills with a track record of achieving commercial objectives
• Excellent understanding of monogastric and/or ruminant production sectors and their market dynamics
• Fluent English (mandatory); Dutch, German and/or French are highly desirable
• Willingness to travel as required

Required skills

• Managing forecasts, business plans and commercial performance metrics
• Working independently in a cross-functional and international environment
• Communication, presentation and relationship management
• CRM (MS Dynamics)

To apply, candidates must submit their application online through the company's careers portal, addressing it to the Talent Acquisition Manager and stating their earliest possible start date and salary expectations.