Ruminants Marketing Manager and Technical Services Manager

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Hiring Remotely in Herentals, BEL
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Biotech
The Role
Own the ruminants portfolio marketing strategy and lead the regional technical service team. Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, managing budgets, supporting account planning and product launches, overseeing product management, driving innovation and trials, presenting research, managing regulatory dossiers, and coaching team members. The role combines commercial leadership, technical expertise, customer support, market analysis, and cross-functional collaboration across the ruminant animal nutrition industry.
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Overview

Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health EMENA is searching a Ruminants Marketing and Technical Service Manager 


Ready to shape the future of ruminant nutrition? At Kemin, you won’t just market products – you’ll own the strategy and lead the technical experts who bring our science to the field.

As Ruminants Marketing and Technical Service Manager, you take full ownership of our ruminants portfolio, from strategy to customer impact. You’ll set the marketing direction, drive new business, and lead our Ruminants technical service team (TSMs) to deliver the expert, hands-on support that keeps customers coming back. It’s a rare opportunity to combine commercial vision with technical leadership – and to see your ideas make a real difference for producers across the region.


Location: Belgium or in Europe - ability travel to Belgium 1week/month 


We Are Kemin 

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries. 


A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,500 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States

Responsibilities
  • Strategic Marketing: Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies for the Ruminants portfolio to drive growth and market penetration.
  • Technical Service Team Management: Lead, manage, and develop the Ruminants technical service team (TSMs), setting priorities, coordinating field technical support, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality service to customers and sales partners across the region.
  • Account Planning: Partner with sales teams to develop strategic account and growth plans, driving commercial success.
  • Commercial Excellence: Ensure customer-centric training and support tools for sales and distribution partners to enhance customer engagement.
  • Industry Engagement: Present industry information and research findings to external groups to position Kemin as a thought leader.
  • Marketing Management: Manage all marketing activities, including strategic planning, competitive analysis, and market trend assessment, to maximize profitability.
  • Budget Management: Allocate and manage budgets to support strategic initiatives and ensure quality growth.
  • Product Launches: Lead and support the technical aspects of product/service launches to ensure successful market entry.
  • Product Management: Oversee product management activities, ensuring high customer satisfaction and business retention.
  • Innovation: Drive business and portfolio extension development, including new product evaluation and testing, to stay ahead of market trends.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with various stakeholders to develop and oversee trials, ensuring comprehensive internal reporting.
  • Branding and Promotion: Direct and support branding and promotional activities in collaboration with marketing communications to enhance brand visibility.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Track and manage registration dossiers for assigned product groups to ensure compliance.
  • People Management: Coach and develop individual team members, including the technical service team, to build a high-performing team.
Qualifications

You’re a commercially minded scientist and a natural leader who thrives at the intersection of marketing and technical expertise. You bring:

  • Proactive Leader: Self-motivated, energetic, and business-minded with a growth mindset and a broad scientific/technical aptitude.
  • People Leader: Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a technical or field-based team.
  • Team Player: Work effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve customer and product objectives.
  • Industry experience: +5 years of experience in a strategic role in the animal feed additives industry in the Ruminants market. 
  • Organized Planner: Well-organized with the ability to plan resources effectively while being flexible to market needs.
  • Educational Background: Preferably a Master’s degree as a veterinarian, animal science or animal nutrition.
  • Excellent Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate a strategic plan into the business.
  • Customer-Centric: Exceptional customer service skills for both internal and external customers.
  • Analytical Thinker: Strong analytical skills in applied research and commercial testing.
  • Financial Acumen: Ability to understand financial statements and evaluate product costs, margins, pricing, and market share.
  • Sales Savvy: Recognize sales opportunities and collaborate effectively with account managers.

What’s in it for you:

  • A dual-scope leadership role – you own both the Ruminants marketing strategy and the technical service team, giving you end-to-end influence over how Kemin serves the ruminant market across the region.
  • Real ownership and impact – lead and grow the Ruminants technical service team (TSMs) while shaping the portfolio, with visible responsibility for commercial results.
  • A collaborative, science-driven environment – work alongside R&D, sales, and cross-functional teams in a purpose-driven, family-owned company

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Skills Required

  • More than 5 years of experience in a strategic role in the animal feed additives industry, specifically in the ruminants market
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a technical or field-based team
  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
  • Strong scientific and technical aptitude
  • Ability to plan resources effectively and adapt to market needs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Strong analytical skills in applied research and commercial testing
  • Ability to understand financial statements and evaluate product costs, margins, pricing, and market share
  • Ability to recognize sales opportunities and collaborate with account managers
  • Master's degree in veterinary medicine, animal science, or animal nutrition
  • Ability to travel to Belgium one week per month
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The Company
HQ: Des Moines, IA
2,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1961

What We Do

Kemin Industries is a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services. The company supplies over 500 specialty ingredients for human health, food safety and protection of the global food supply chain. Kemin ingredients offer solutions across various industries including animal health, nutraceuticals, pet food, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, aquaculture and animal vaccines. Serving customers in more than 120 countries, Kemin works each day to provide ingredients that feed a growing population and is committed to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products. Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 3,000 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

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