Job title – OU Marketing & Business Development Manager Swine
Location – Northern Europe (Nordic countries, UK & Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland)
Job model – Hybrid, preferably on site

We are looking for a technically focused Marketing & Business Development Manager to join the business and lead the Operating Unit species segment from a strategic and technical perspective. You will develop species solutions, concept and narratives that create additional value for customers and drive marketing campaigns to generate profitable growth underpinned by sales of specialty products and nutritional solutions in Northern Europe.

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated. 

Your key responsibilities:

•    Deeply understand the various local species markets, customer needs and business drivers
•    Co-develop the Operating Unit swine strategy, set priorities to develop species activation plans and engage in account development activities in close alignment with the local markets, and regional and global teams
•    Develop differentiated nutrition and health solution concepts substantiated by technical data and convincing argumentation
•    Execute species campaigns and activation plans by packaging these solutions into unique value propositions and sales-enabling material with the local sales teams
•    Manage local species expert community and conduct training and knowledge sharing
•    Own and project manage species-driven innovation projects and projects as part of regional fees and grants
•    Establish and further develop your external profile as leading expert in the swine industry through engagement in industry conferences, symposia and fairs

We bring:

•    Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards
•    Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative
•    Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions
•    Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path
•    Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions
•    Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change

You bring:

•    Strong technical, nutritional and health background in swine
•    Business background and/or interest in commercial business development.
•    Understanding of marketing concepts, tools and practices in a technical, solution selling environment
•    Deep industry and technical species expertise
•    Technical marketing experience of at least 5 years
•    Master’s degree in animal nutrition or related field
•    Ability to translate technical needs, opportunities and facts into business language
•    Ability to identify commercial opportunities and interact with key accounts in a highly consultative, solution sales approach
•    Ability and interest to interact on scientific levels and establish external profile as an industry expert

The application process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. 

Equal Opportunities Commitment
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.  

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. 

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About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people. www.dsm-firmenich.com

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