Business Manager Animal Nutrition Specialty

RESPONSIBILITIES: Drive the development and expansion of the specialty portfolio for monogastric and ruminant markets Create and generate 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 and use actively CRM (MS Dynamic) Proactively initiate and lead the business opportunities to generate the sales in cooperation with technical team Coordinate and monitor product trials in close collaboration 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, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to support strategic decision-making Build strong relationships with customers and industry influencers to strengthen market presence and customer loyalty Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, marketing, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure successful portfolio execution

REQUIREMENTS: 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 poultry sector, ruminant will be advantage Strong sales, negotiation, and business development skills with a track record of achieving commercial objectives Excellent understanding of the monogastric and/or ruminant production sectors and market dynamics Experience managing forecasts, business plans, and commercial performance metrics Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a cross-functional and international environment Skills &

Competencies: Strong commercial mindset with a passion for building business opportunities Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills Results-oriented, proactive, and customer-focused Willingness to travel as required Fluent English (mandatory). Dutch, German, and/or French are highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage. Your Talent Acquisition Manager: Evelyne Jacobs, Kristof Heyselberghs Company is Evonik Operations GmbH, Europe Sales Force This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution.