Country Manager - Animal Nutrition, Germany

Position Overview

Animalis Talent Solutions is recruiting for a Country Manager role based in Germany within an established global animal nutrition company. This full-time position is home-based in Germany, involving frequent national travel. Germany represents a key expansion market, and the appointed Country Manager will be responsible for devising and executing commercial growth strategies, expanding the customer base, and establishing a local operational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a commercial growth strategy tailored for the German market.
• Segment the market to identify priority customer groups, relevant applications, and effective distribution channels.
• Build a robust commercial pipeline targeting compound feed manufacturers, industrial fermentation businesses, and large-scale livestock farms and enterprises.
• Create unique value propositions for each key customer segment.
• Lead new business generation activities, including client meetings, proposal development, trial management, and commercial negotiations.
• Establish profitable and sustained client relationships through consultative and value-based approaches.
• Determine the right mix of direct sales, strategic accounts management, distribution, and commercial partnerships.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a commercial and technical team dedicated to the German market.
• Manage country-level operational plans inclusive of budgets, forecasts, revenue, profits, and market outreach.
• Gather market intelligence to guide decisions on investments, resource allocation, and product portfolio enhancement.

Candidate Profile

• Proven commercial experience in animal nutrition, feed ingredients, compound feed, or related ruminant sectors such as genetics or automated milking solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of the German animal feed industry.
• Experience in market development, territory expansion, product portfolio management or launching new commercial channels.
• Demonstrated success in acquiring new business and nurturing long-term customer partnerships.
• Skill in selling technical or complex commercial solutions using a consultative sales approach.
• Strong competencies in pricing strategies, negotiation, forecasting, margin control, and managing sales pipelines.
• Experience in recruiting, leading, and developing commercial teams.
• The ability to credibly interact with diverse stakeholders including farmers, nutritionists, procurement teams, technical experts, and senior executives.
• Fluency in German and proficient professional English communication skills.
• Possession of a valid driving license and willingness to travel regularly throughout Germany.

Additional Information

• Candidates from related industries who demonstrate relevant market knowledge, strong commercial expertise, and experience in building value-centric businesses are also welcome.

Employee Benefits

• Strong mandate to set up and grow the business in Germany.
• Opportunity to establish and lead a dedicated local team.
• Significant influence on market strategy, customer segmentation, portfolio choices, and organizational structure.
• High autonomy with full country-level responsibility.
• Support from a global commercial, technical, and operational framework.
• Competitive salary and benefits package with performance-related incentives.
• Company-provided vehicle.
• Long-term prospects for leadership roles and career growth.