
Sales Manager - Animal Nutrition
- Maroc
- CDI
- Temps-plein
In this fast growing market, this is seen as key role to maintain and further develop our business.
The role reports to the Sales Director Middle East & Africa in Kenya.
The main duties of this role will include:
- Unlock and maximize the potential of the Animal Nutrition Business in particular in the Morocco and also the Northern Africa
- Responsibility for our Animal Nutrition (technical) sales, including certain Key Accounts
- Establish and develop long-term customer relationships
- Identify and develop new business and partnership opportunities for growth
- Create and fulfill own sales plans and budget on the basis of market plans
- Create and execute 3-5 year Business Plan for the region
- Monthly reporting, sales analytics and insights; understand 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 strategically grow the business
- 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 or Masters in Science in Agri, Agro Engineering, Veterinarian, animal science or pharmaceutical degree with experience in animal nutrition . Business educational is an added advantage
- Knowledge of animal nutrition and technical applications a pre
- At least 10 years' experience in the B2B food, dairy and/or ingredients business
- Sales experience is mandatory
- 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