Evonik
Business Manager Animal Nutrition Specialty (Western Europe)
Belgium · Work style not stated · Full time
Apply on the employer’s site ↗See how well you match this job
You apply directly with the employer. ROLIVA does not submit applications from this page and is not the employer.
About the role
Description from the employer’s posting. Check the employer’s page for the current version.
- EmployerEvonik
- LocationBelgium
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
What we offer
At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed.
Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special!
Find out more about the many benefits we offer:
https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html
Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik:
https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html
Show full description
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Proactively initiate and lead the business opportunities to generate the sales in cooperation with technical team. You belong to the sales organization and report tot the regional business director EMEA.
- Drive the development and expansion of the specialty portfolio for monogastric and ruminant markets
- Create and generate demand by engaging directly with customers, partners, and key industry stakeholders
- Promote products and solutions through technical and commercial presentations, customer visits, and industry events and use actively CRM (MS Dynamic)
- Coordinate and monitor product trials in close collaboration with the Technical Manager to demonstrate product efficacy and value
- Develop and execute business plans to achieve sales and profitability objectives
- Manage and maintain the annual rolling forecast, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities to support strategic decision-making
- Build strong relationships with customers and industry influencers to strengthen market presence and customer loyalty
- Collaborate cross-functionally with technical, marketing, supply chain, and sales teams to ensure successful portfolio execution
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in animal science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field
- Proven experience in animal nutrition, animal health and feed additives preferably in poultry sector, ruminant will be advantage
- Strong sales, negotiation, and business development skills with a track record of achieving commercial objectives
- Excellent understanding of the monogastric and/or ruminant production sectors and market dynamics
- Experience managing forecasts, business plans, and commercial performance metrics
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating within a cross-functional and international environment
Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial mindset with a passion for building business opportunities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills
- Results-oriented, proactive, and customer-focused
- Willingness to travel as required
- Fluent English (mandatory).
- Dutch, German, and/or French are highly desirable and will be considered a strong advantage.
Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.
Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.
Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Evelyne Jacobs, Kristof Heyselberghs
Company is
Evonik Operations GmbH, Europe Sales Force
Check your resume against this job Free, no sign-up. Nothing you paste is stored.
Staying safe while you apply
- Never pay to apply, interview or accept an offer. ROLIVA never asks you for payment to apply to a job.
- Apply only through the official “Apply on the employer’s site” button, on the employer’s own site, and check that a recruiter’s email uses that employer’s own domain rather than a free email address.
- Be cautious of an offer made with no real interview, or pressure to decide quickly or share financial details early.
Does something look wrong with this listing? Use “Report broken link” in the role details, or read ROLIVA’s full job-safety guidance ↗.
Preparing for this role with ROLIVA
- Check the fit.
Compare the requirements with the experience you have confirmed, including gaps.
- Prepare honestly.
Build interview stories and application drafts from your own evidence.
- Keep track.
Save the role and record your own application status and follow-ups.
At a glance
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
- Added to ROLIVA
- Last checked