Sales Manager, Switzerland & S-Germany

About the client

A global agribusiness industry leader, with offices and innovation centres around the world.

With an efficient global supply chain and access to ingredients from all regions, the company aims to innovate based on the future needs of agriculture. Predicting and proposing future-forward solutions by collaborating with industry leaders and researchers globally is the cornerstone of their strategy.

Until recently, the animal nutrition division consisted of separate units and brands. To unlock opportunities for greater collaboration across the globe and to serve customers more effectively a unified vision has been developed.

The opportunity

The current Sales Manager for Switzerland is retiring in Q2 2023.

As the new SM, you will take over take over a key role within the team, taking full responsibility for all commercial activities.

In line with the new feed additive strategy, you will develop the new B2F (Business to Farm) offering, in collaboration with distribution partners.

You will also continue to nurture existing client relationships in Switzerland and the South of Germany.

This role will be highly suited to an ambitious professional, who enjoys introducing new products and applications and expanding the existing customer portfolio.

The opportunity will provide you with the possibility to direct your career growth, aligned with your motivation and ambition.

Requirements

About you

1. Animal production:

You are working within the animal production sector.

Feed additives, nutrition or comparable product knowledge will be considered for the role.

A business-to-farm experience is required, preferably with added-value products.

2. Commercial Acumen:

The position is strongly involved with customers, sales teams and senior leaders in the organisation.

You know how to manage commercial processes and how to work with clients.

Technical, technical sales, technical support OR full commercial backgrounds considered.

3. Distributors:

You will take the lead in setting up the distribution network in the region and have a track record of collaborating with distributors of animal production products.

4. Languages:

You are fluent in English and German.

5. Location:

The role is based in Switzerland.

Full relocation assistance to Switzerland is offered.

Benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity champion and values diversity, as evidenced by Responsible Business Awards 2021 and nomination of Top Employer in Europe 2022.

The role offers a generous basic salary, bonus, health insurance and pension as well as a relocation package for the chosen individual and their family.

The offer is based on a local contract.

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About you 1. Animal production: You are working within the animal production sector. Feed additives, nutrition or comparable product knowledge will be considered for the role. A business-to-farm experience is required, preferably with added-value products. 2. Commercial Acumen: The position is strongly involved with customers, sales teams and senior leaders in the organisation. You know how to manage commercial processes and how to work with clients. Technical, technical sales, technical support OR full commercial backgrounds considered. 3. Distributors: You will take the lead in setting up the distribution network in the region and have a track record of collaborating with distributors of animal production products. 4. Languages: You are fluent in English and German. 5. Location: The role is based in Switzerland. Full relocation assistance to Switzerland is offered.