Job Description

Are you a commercial leader who can inspire and motivate a team of Ruminant sales and technical specialists to deliver exceptional value to our customers and the wider value chain? Does it excite you to help shape the future of agriculture by collaborating internationally and cross-functionally to provide our customers with the most sustainable nutritional solutions? Then Nutreco has the perfect role as Ruminant Director for you! 

Stepping into the role of Ruminant Director at Nutreco isn't just a career move—it's an opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the future of ruminant nutrition. As we embark on the journey to strengthen our market position, we're seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for driving commercial success and navigating the complexities of the industry. 
 

Your primary responsibility as the Ruminant Director will be to develop and implement a tailored commercial strategy for the Ruminant species within the ECA region, in close alignment with the strategic marketing department and the broader organizational objectives. This will involve identifying pockets of growth and turning sustainability challenges into opportunities with strategic foresight.  
 

Leading a team of 190 sales professionals and nutritional specialists, your role extends beyond management to inspire a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. Your guidance will empower team members to achieve sustainable success. 

Your leadership will be measured by your ability to set and achieve key performance objectives, continuously monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions as needed. Stakeholder engagement will also be crucial as you build and maintain relationships across the value chain to foster strategic partnerships and alliances. 
 

In this role you will report to the MD (Managing Director) ECA.  
 

What are your key accountabilities?  

• Sales Profit Growth: Achieving annual sales profit targets for the Ruminant species through effective sales strategies, focusing on our value-added solutions, sustainability impact and market penetration.  
• Market Share Expansion: Increasing market share within key geographic regions and segments by leveraging market insights and competitive intelligence.  
• Profitability Improvement: Optimizing profitability through effective cost management and pricing strategies aligned with business objectives as sustainability and innovation.  
• Team Development: Fostering a high-performance culture within the Ruminant team to drive sustainable success and talent development.  
• Innovation Leadership:  Driving innovation in product development, marketing strategies, and customer engagement approaches to maintain a competitive edge in the market, with a focus on developing value propositions with a clear sustainability impact and becoming an undisputed leader for sustainable solutions to customers.  

What we offer   
As Nutreco our mission is ‘feeding the future.’ In a world with limited natural resources, our ambition is to meet the rising food needs of a growing world population in a sustainable manner. Working for Nutreco means an impactful role in an international, dynamic environment with complex and diverse topics. We offer you the opportunity to grow professionally, within Nutreco and the SHV group. Nutreco belongs to the SHV Family with more than 60.000 employees.  

What else is in it for you?   

• We will offer you a fulltime position, 40 hours per week;   
• Competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme;   
• You will get 30 vacation days, with the possibility to sell or purchase a limited amount of days;   
• You will have the opportunity to grow within Nutreco and SHV Group;   
• Flexible work environment with option to work from home several days per week.     

What we ask    
Succeeding in this role necessitates strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Your driver for success is a resilient "can-do" mentality, driving you to conquer challenges. As a visionary leader in the agricultural sector, especially in ruminant nutrition, you have consistently driven commercial success. You inspire teams to collaborate across departments and to consistently deliver outstanding results. Your strong analytical skillset and deep understanding of market dynamics makes you able to drive positive change in the industry.  

What you bring   

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree combined with relevant sales trainings;  
• 5 years of managing a sales team;   
• Strong knowledge of the sustainable animal production (especially in ruminant nutrition) in EU;    
• Team player with strong negotiation, presentation, contractual, and communication skills.  
• Adept at persuasive selling, sales processes, and tools;  
• In-depth understanding of business environments and sales financials.  
   

Extra information / Apply direct   
This is not just a job—it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the world of ruminant nutrition. If you are ready to take on this challenge and be part of our innovative team at Nutreco, we invite you to apply and join us.  

For more information regarding this vacancy, you can contact Jeffrey Duyzer (Talent Acquisition Manager EMEA) at Jeffrey.duyzer@nutreco.com. In case you apply, we would like to thank you for sharing your ambition with us!  

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