Manager-Account Manager

As the Account Manager for Northwest Europe, our client needs an independent and strategic thinker to represent customers involved in the sales and distribution of feed ingredients within the livestock industry. This pivotal role involves managing distributor relationships, expanding market reach, providing technical product support, conducting training sessions, and actively engaging in industry events across multiple countries, including the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. As Account Manager your responsibilities will include, developing and autonomously managing relationships with distributors in the livestock industry. You will take charge of business operations in the UK, Republic of Ireland, and the Netherlands while providing technical expertise on the product portfolio to distributor sales teams and key accounts. An additional part to your role will include engaging actively in industry-related trade shows and conferences and conducting comprehensive product training sessions for distributors and end users. Extensive independent travel within the UK and various Northwest European countries is an essential part to this role in addition to collaborating effectively with internal teams such as customer service, credit, Technical Services, and marketing. The ability to utilize and maintain sales tools like CRM and Business Plans for strategic insights is necessary. BA/BS degree in Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, or equivalent industry experience. Track record of achieving sales growth through strategic planning and technical acumen. Entrepreneurial spirit, financial evaluation proficiency, and strategic mindset. Proficiency in MS Office applications; strong technical and computer skills. Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch language proficiency advantageous. With a rich history of expertise and a commitment to excellence, they offer a range of high-quality products and technical support to enhance animal nutrition and health.