Technical Sales Manager Animal Nutrition D-A-CH (m/f/d)
Home office D-A-CH region with willingness to travel
You don't see any opportunities for further development in your organisation, even though you have years of expertise in the animal feed market and have built up a good network? You like to be with your customers, but no longer want to travel halfway around the world to do so? You're responsible for technical aspects of livestock nutrition, but there's no chance of commercial responsibility and a better salary?Imagine working for a company that shares your passion for animal nutrition and offers you the opportunity for personal growth. You benefit from attractive conditions and support from the entire team. No intercontinental flights, but real pioneer work directly on site. Does this sound like the suitable challenge for you?
About TIMAB Magnesium
With 850 employees, TIMAB Magnesium is the expert for magnesium products in agriculture, industry and the environment within Groupe Roullier. As the world's leading specialist for magnesium in animal nutrition, the company is growing nationally and internationally, driven by innovation and team spirit. This sustained growth is being continued by investing in the development of the D-A-CH and NL markets. A spirit of innovation, the power to invest and an appreciation of employee expertise offer you an inspiring and cooperative working environment in which a pioneering spirit, the courage to embrace change, initiative and the ability to turn challenges into opportunities are encouraged.
In the newly created position of Technical Sales Manager Animal Nutrition D A CH, you will work 80 % in sales and 20 % in consulting. With your expertise and the support of R&D, Marketing and Sales, you will develop and implement innovative solutions for your customers in the field of livestock nutrition using magnesium-based feed additives. After an extensive on-boarding programme, including 2 weeks on site at the headquarters in Dinard (France) as well as joint customer visits with the sales director and sales colleagues, you will act responsibly in a timely manner to successfully expand the D-A-CH market in a proactive and creative way.
Job description
Sales and consulting service to develop the D-A-CH and NL region in the area of Mg feed additives for livestock
- You support existing and acquire new customers in the B2B and B2C sectors and ensure their satisfaction in a results-orientated approach.
- You encourage the sale of current and future innovative products by training sales partners and customers in animal feed production and trade.
- You analyse markets and approach new target groups by identifying your customers' problems in the field of livestock nutrition and developing and implementing innovative solutions.
- You record all relevant customer information and commercial activities in the CRM system.
- In this important role, you act independently with a pioneering spirit and pragmatism and report directly to the Europe Sales Director – Animal Nutrition.
Profile
Convincing personality with entrepreneurial flair and sales strength in the livestock segment
Basic requirements
- Relevant studies related to the livestock farming, e.g. agricultural science, agricultural economics, agricultural management, agricultural business administration, veterinary medicine or comparable; alternatively, comparable training related to livestock farming and sales expertise, e.g. farmer, animal husbandry, agricultural economist
- At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience and a corresponding network in the field of functional feed additives
- Strong communication skills with excellent expression and presentation abilities in German and English
Desirable plus points
- Structured, results-oriented and proactive, independent way of working
- Implementation-oriented organizational talent with an entrepreneurial mindset
- French and another language from the target region are welcome
- Open-minded team player with an interest in a growth and innovation-driven, intercultural organization
Offer
- A solid base for a successful future: TIMAB Magnesium is one of 8 divisions of Groupe Roullier. Growing through innovation ensures the international success of this independent, family-owned group of companies.
- Personal responsibility and freedom: You will be given the space to work independently and actively shape the future of the company. Your creativity and the exchange of ideas are highly valued, allowing you to make a significant contribution to development.
- Support and backup: As part of the TIMAB Magnesium team, you can count on continuous support even after your onboarding. Your performance is a key element for long-term success, and you will always be supported.
- Your performance is honoured: You benefit from an attractive compensation model. Your commitment and successes are appreciated and additionally rewarded with an annual performance bonus on top of your monthly fixed salary.
- Company car: You have a company car at your disposal for customer visits, which you can also use privately, so that your mobility is always guaranteed.
- 30 days of vacation: At TIMAB Magnesium, employee recovery is important. 30 days' vacation per year provide you with sufficient time for recovering and personal interests.
- Flexible working hours and home office: Organise your trust-based working hours by your own suitable to the requirements in your sales area.
- Professional equipment: You will be provided with modern work tools and home office equipment so that you can work efficiently anytime and anywhere.
- Career development: TIMAB Magnesium supports continuous learning. Regular training and language courses offer you the opportunity to keep your knowledge and skills up to date and expand them. In-house, external and online.
Location
You work full-time, approx. 50 % from home, preferably in the D-A-CH region, possibly also in the Netherlands, and show a high willingness to travel to successfully manage sales projects in the D-A-CH region and maintain contact with the headquarter and R&D in France.
Respond
Contact us today, without any obligation and without the need for a cover letter or other documents. You can contact us by phone, email, social media or the "APPLY NOW" button.
What is the next step?
Once you have contacted us, we will get back to you within 2 working days for a brief introductory telephone call. This gives us the opportunity to establish whether your goals and values harmonise with those of our client. We attach great importance to a transparent process.
We will go into more detail in the second interview. We will discuss your CV and possible career prospects. If we determine that there is a good match, we will introduce you to our client. Of course, we will take your individual needs and expectations into account.
We take care of the entire recruitment process, i.e. the search and selection for this position has been entrusted exclusively to CeresRecruitment. You can also find more information about the company at www.timabmagnesium.com/en.
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