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International Business Development Manager Animal Nutrition
Flemish BrabantHybridHours negotiable<3months
An organization develops and distributes innovative nutritional supplements for livestock farming.
- The company was recently acquired by an international group, providing access to a broader product portfolio.
- The ambition is to further develop the organization into a commercial hub for Europe.
- You will join a compact team with short lines of communication and significant autonomy.
- The commercial organization is evolving, and you can help shape its international growth.
What you do
- Develop international distribution partnerships and help shape European growth.
- Combine account management and business development.
- Manage and develop existing international distributors and build sustainable relationships.
- Introduce the group's product range to existing customers and create new commercial opportunities.
- Identify interesting new markets and actively seek strong distribution partners.
- Prioritize quality over quantity: build a sustainable relationship with one strong, engaged partner per market.
- Provide commercial and technical support to distributors.
- Give product training and translate technical product knowledge into clear commercial arguments.
- Represent the organization at international trade fairs and visit customers and potential partners in Europe.
What they ask Job requirements.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree with a strong link to agriculture, animal health, animal nutrition, or a technical-commercial environment.
- Experience in animal nutrition, feed additives, veterinary products, agriculture, or cattle farming is a clear asset.
- Relevant experience in international sales or business development.
- Ability to process technical information smoothly and comfortable with product presentations and training.
- Professional and fluent communication in English.
Competencies.
- Identifies commercial opportunities and translates them into action.
- Can develop existing customers and open new markets.
- Takes initiative.
- Feels at home in a small, informal organization.
- Enjoys contributing to an evolving organization.
Offer.
- An international commercial role with direct impact on market growth.
- High autonomy and room to shape your own approach and commercial priorities.
- An existing customer portfolio and sufficient untapped market to develop new business.
- A strong innovative product range with solutions for current challenges in livestock farming.
- A small, family-like, and informal work environment with short decision lines.
- The financial strength and international opportunities of a larger group.
- Real career growth opportunities as the European commercial organization expands.
- An international role with a manageable travel frequency (10-15% travel).
- An attractive salary package supplemented with a variable bonus and extra-legal benefits.
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