Account Manager Animal Nutrition, Spain
You will be part of the Animal Nutrition team within Brenntag Spain and will be responsible for managing and developing our business relation toan already established customer portfolio but also find and develop new customers within the Animal Nutrition, Petfood & Rendering segments. Focus selling includes solutions, value added services and specialties.
The successful individual reports to the Business Manager Animal Nutrition. You will be working within a team of like-minded colleagues, where your primary objectives will be to execute our strategies to achieve gross profit and volume growth, develop new business and optimize the performance and financial return of existing businesses.
The position holder will be working from Spain.
Responsibilities
Driving Business Results
- Full accountability to deliver key business metrics following our strategy
- Manage key accounts to maximize revenue and profitability
- Take personal responsibility for successfully closing nominated customer projects
- Maintain and build industry knowledge: trends, regulations and unmet needs in the market
- Comprehensive knowledge of the major Animal nutrition and Petfood players in the Spanish region
- Support the Business Manager Animal Nutrition in achieving the budget targets
Business Development:
- ldentify and develop a comprehensive understanding of customer potentials and convert them to Brenntag solutions for own and cross-selling customers
- ldentify new product opportunities within the Animal Nutrition and Petfood segment
- Support sales growth and cross-selling in relevant industries
- Provide product and market information to internal stakeholders
- Provide input for supply chain improvements for our customers
Relationships
- Develop strategic and operational relationships with key decision makers and influencers within customer and relevant supplier communities
- Develop strong relationships with Brenntag internal colleagues, within Spain and the broader EMEA team
Travel
Approximately 30-40% of domestic travel
Your Profile
Skills
Personal attributes
- Proven ability to meet and exceed targets
- Track-record of developing strong and influential business relationships
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- High level of self-motivation and the ability to create opportunities and generate business
- Ability to take ownership and meet deadlines
- Enthusiastic, determined and highly motivated
- Proven teamwork skills with demonstrated abilities to work collaboratively
- Salid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems. Knowledge of SAP and SalesForce an advantage.
Language Skills
Excellent Communication skills in Spanish and English are essential, Catalan helpful.
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in sales to complex customers within relevant industry.
- Work experience from international settings preferred
Education
Master degree (e.g. Animal Science, Veterinary Science) or similar level of education.
Our Offer
Objective: Present the main benefits and incentives for this role.
Guidelines: Highlight fair salary, bonuses, and other financial incentives if applicable. Mention also non-monetary benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible working hours. Emphasize any unique company perks or cultural aspects:
- Competitive and fair salary
- Adaptable working hours and remote work options
- Professional development opportunities
Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.
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