Job Description:

As a leading expert in the field, Trouw Nutrition specializes in providing innovative and impactful animal nutrition solutions. Our passion for excellence drives us to revolutionize the industry and create a positive impact on agriculture and food production. Welcome to Trouw Nutrition, where your expertise and dedication will play a crucial role in shaping a brighter and more sustainable future for all. 

We are seeking for a Global Marketing Manager Swine to lead our strategic marketing initiatives globally, focusing on the swine species. This role involves developing and executing targeted marketing strategies, driving product innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a robust marketing background in animal health and nutrition, strong leadership skills, and a track record of achieving significant business growth. Join us to play a crucial role in enhancing our global presence and profitability in the swine market.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop Global Marketing Strategies: Craft and execute global marketing strategies for swine, ensuring alignment with business unit objectives and market needs.

• Lead Product Innovation: Collaborate with innovation teams to drive the development and differentiation of new products and services in the swine sector.

• Enhance Business Performance: Implement commercial strategies to improve market share, sales volume, and profitability specific to the swine market. 

• Guide Marketing Execution: Direct the creation and implementation of market plans across business units, focusing on the core portfolio for swine.

• Conduct Market Research: Perform in-depth research to understand customer behaviors, preferences, and emerging trends within the swine industry.

• Manage and Develop Team: Lead the strategic marketing team for swine, set performance objectives, provide mentorship, and support professional growth.

• Budget Oversight: Oversee the management of sales and marketing budgets, ensuring optimal allocation and monitoring of expenditures to achieve financial targets.

• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various teams including Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Operations to ensure cohesive marketing efforts and strategic alignment.

• Monitor and Report Performance: Set key performance indicators for marketing activities, track their success, and adjust strategies as necessary to meet business objectives.

Qualification & Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic marketing roles, particularly in the animal health and nutrition industry with a focus on swine.

• Track record of success in management roles within commercial or technical sales environments.

• Strong leadership capabilities, able to motivate and lead diverse teams.

• Advanced skills in market research, data analysis, and the application of analytics in marketing strategy.

• Proven ability to craft and execute marketing strategies that significantly impact business growth and profitability.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, adept at relationship building and stakeholder management.

• Experience with budget management and financial oversight.

• Background in the agriculture, food, or consumer goods industry is advantageous.

Expectations for the role: 
This role entails developing targeted marketing initiatives, leading product innovation, and managing cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include strategic execution, budget management, and performance analysis to meet growth and market share targets. The successful candidate will align marketing efforts with broader business goals, ensuring a competitive edge in the global market.

Why You Will Love Working with Us: 
At Nutreco, you will be part of a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable practices and innovation in agri-food solutions. Our collaborative and inclusive culture empowers you to make a significant impact, driving strategic initiatives and fostering strong relationships across global business units. We offer opportunities for professional growth and the chance to be a key player in shaping the future of global procurement. 

Global Benefits:  

• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment. 

• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme, and 30 vacation days with flexibility. 

• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group. 

• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home max 2 days per week. 

Next Steps:  
We value a seamless candidate's experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact Eniola Apara at [email protected] We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:
Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed. Our advanced nutritional solutions are at the origin of food for millions of consumers worldwide. Quality, innovation and sustainability are guiding principles, embedded in the Nutreco culture from research and raw material procurement to products and services for agriculture and aquaculture. Experience across 100 years brings Nutreco a rich heritage of knowledge and experience for building its future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Nutreco is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Nutreco is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.