What you’ll be doing:
- Developing a strategy for growth and regional sales plans
- Implementation of the Company’s strategic plans
- Market research and identification of profitable business opportunities to extend the business and brand of Devenish
- Development and management of the annual sales budget for this region
- Negotiation of profitable commercial arrangements with customers
- Key account management to ensure customer satisfaction
- Coordinating and working collaboratively with internal teams to support plans and grow the regional business
- Development of strong business relationships with colleagues and existing and potential customers
What we are looking for:
- Leading market focus and strategic thinking (determine where to play and how to win)
- Bachelor degree in Animal Science, or related degree and proven track record of profitable sales success with at least 2 years’ experience
OR, minimum 5 years’ equivalent experience in a similar role - A strong background in Swine nutrition, product and proposition business development
- Excellent commercial and sales skills
- Experience in the animal feed industry
- Leading market focus and strategic thinking (determine where to play and how to win)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels in both Spanish and English.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong Team Player with the ability and initiative to also work independently.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize effectively and work under pressure.
- Strong analytical ability
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Strong and successful experience of marketing/category development
- Strong understanding of production, supply chain and logistics processes
- Strong understanding of financial measures and excellent financial acumen
- Experience of good people management and building successful teams
- Willingness to travel
- Full driving licence and access to a car
- Right to work in the jurisdiction
The role offers a competitive remuneration package that is reflective of experience.
What we offer:
- 40 hours per week
- Salary depending on skills and experience
- Pension Scheme
- Annual Leave
- Training and development opportunities to support your career
- Employee Assistant Programme
- Refer a friend scheme
Devenish is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community