Make an impact with Kemin
Are you an energetic technical sales professional with a strong understanding of monogastric animal nutrition? This is your opportunity to take ownership of a our market in France, open new doors and help customers solve real production and performance challenges through applied science.
As Sales Manager, you will drive profitable sales growth across France. You will identify new opportunities, develop strategic customer plans and translate technical knowledge into compelling commercial solutions. Working closely with the Area Manager and cross-functional colleagues, you will build long-term partnerships that create value for customers and for Kemin.
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
- Develop the France monogastric market by identifying, qualifying and converting new customer opportunities.
- Own and execute strategic account and territory plans aligned with sales, gross margin and business objectives.
- Build trusted relationships with prospects and existing customers at technical, commercial and decision-making levels.
- Design and deliver engaging technical and commercial presentations on Kemin solutions.
- Lead customer sales projects from first contact through implementation, documenting progress in Kemin’s Sales Portal.
- Close sales opportunities, coordinate successful start-up programmes and expand partnerships after the initial sale.
- Collaborate with the Area Manager, marketing and technical colleagues to activate the territory marketing plan.
- Represent Kemin at industry conferences, trade shows and customer events, while staying close to market trends and competitor activity.
What you bring
- An Agricultural Engineer or university degree in agriculture, animal science, animal nutrition or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Strong knowledge of monogastric animals OR/AND a good understanding of feed processing and a solid foundation in biological sciences.
- Proven experience in technical sales, business development or account management within animal nutrition, feed, agriculture or a related industry.
- The ability to turn scientific and technical information into clear, persuasive customer value propositions.
- Experience managing sales projects and moving opportunities successfully through the sales cycle.
- A proactive, resilient and results-driven mindset, with the confidence to work independently across a territory.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a consistent customer- and solution-focused approach.
- Willingness to travel across France and attend relevant industry events.
What success looks like
You create a healthy opportunity pipeline, win profitable new business and deepen existing customer relationships. You become a trusted partner who combines technical credibility, commercial energy and disciplined follow-through.
What Kemin offers you
- A high-impact role with the freedom to shape your territory and develop the market in your own authentic selling style.
- Continuous learning through tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning and Kemin’s Corporate University, with online and in-person development opportunities.
- The opportunity to join a global, family-owned company where people, curiosity and servant leadership are central.
Ready to grow with us?
Apply now and bring your energy, expertise and customer focus to Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health.
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Skills Required
- Agricultural Engineering degree, university degree in agriculture, animal science, animal nutrition, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be accepted.
- Strong knowledge of monogastric animals or understanding of feed processing and biological sciences.
- Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management within animal nutrition, feed, agriculture, or a related industry.
- Ability to translate scientific and technical information into clear, persuasive customer value propositions.
- Experience managing sales projects and progressing opportunities through the sales cycle.
- Proactive, resilient, results-driven, and able to work independently across a territory.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with a customer- and solution-focused approach.
- Willingness to travel across France and attend relevant industry events.
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.
