Sales Manager Benelux

Jobinhalt

Overview

Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health is searching a Sales Manager Benelux.At Kemin you will find a culture that stimulates your entrepreneurial spirit. We are looking for like-minded people who can share our passion for success. As a Sales Manager you will be responsible for identifying and building new business while managing your existing accounts. This position is expected to participate in the growth of our company by providing technical and sales management support in the Benelux area.

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 2,900 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

Responsibilities

As Sales Manager Benelux you will be responsible together with the Area Sales Manager for the sales for thegrowth of the market share of KEMIN in your designated area. You will have a variety of tasks such as:

• Support the further development of the Kemin’s commercial activities and sales in the respective area;
• Co-ordination and development of marketing and promotion (i.e. documentation, exhibitions) in accordance with the image and general policy of the company;
• Gather market information, also concerning the competitors (programs, prices);
• Develop and support existing sales and sales potential in the area;
• Manage and implement existing and new sales projects;
• Explore and implement new applications for existing products;
• Introduce new products at a high technical level;
• Define and develop product marketing and technical aspects in co-operation with the Area Manager, and other relevant departments;
• Work with other departments to meet customer objectives and to ensure customer’s needs are met regarding quality data and targeted turnaround times;
• Management of profit margin by means of appropriate selling prices and the research and introduction of new products and applications;
• Sell the complete Kemin product lines sold into the specific industry;
• Develop cooperative relationships with key customers and industry groups;
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers.
  

Qualifications

What we require of you:

• University degree in related scientific field, business or closely related field;
• Minimum 4 years’ experience with commercial activities, understanding the voice of the nutritionist and veterinarians;
• Technical experience with ruminant species nutrition and health;
• Good understanding of the Belgian and Dutch feed additives market;
• Demonstrated sales experience in successfully participating in an industrial/technical selling environment requiring lengthy and in-depth product and/or practice decision processes;
• A high degree of personal motivation, a desire to make an immediate contribution and a distinct sense of urgency;
• Excellent comunication skills and able to discuss on different levels
• Must have and maintain an insurable driving record.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office products and CRM system:
• Fluent in Dutch and English language;.
  

What’s In It For You

• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, and fringe additional benefits.
• Robust health and wellness support- We offer a global wellness platform and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.