Are you ready for a new beginning?
We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology.
Our purpose points the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless.
We’re here to better our world with biology.
In this role, your key responsibilities are :
- Offer technical support, in conjunction with relevant technical support teams, related to product performance, at key accounts and channel partners.
- Work with regional Account Managers to grow existing business, and nurture new opportunities, and actively participate in the sales process.
- Supervise customer and distributor poultry trials, visit research facilities, and deliver detailed analyses of trial results.
- Maintain high-level relationships with key customers and influencers, especially nutritionists and vets.
- Investigate customer complaints and resolve industry issues on-site, including product applications and marketing efforts.
- Engage in professional trade associations and committees related to the poultry industry.
- Develop a deep understanding of the competitive landscape for gastrointestinal health products and services and equip distributors through value messaging against competitors.
- Work with Account managers to create annual account plans for key customers and channel partners for their long-term growth and ensure direction is in alignment with global marketing plans.
- Be able to represent Novonesis® on industry forums and be the voice of our solutions in trade shows and conferences, when needed.
Potentially relevant experience:
- Masters’ or PhD in Animal Science, poultry nutrition, or related field.
- Experience in working with poultry nutrition, health, and production of poultry nutrition products. Understanding and experience in feed formulations involving probiotics and enzymes will be an advantage.
- Have over 6-7 years’ experience in poultry health and nutrition, with a solid understanding of application and product formulations.
- Strong drive, responsible, goal-oriented, well organized, and self-motivated, being able to develop regions independently.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software (Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint)
- Willingness to travel ~50% of the time primarily in the assigned region when required.
Core Competencies
- Deep knowledge of the Poultry Health industry in North Africa and the Middle East
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking with a strong affinity to value creation.
- Ability to network in the industry and be able to present in external forums.
- Good presentation skills to communicate both internally and externally.
Other information
- The role reports to the Regional Head of Novonesis® Planetary Health Biosolutions.
- The role will be based in our Cairo office, we operate in a hybrid model and mandate to be in the office at least 3 days a week, when not traveling.
- Fluency in English is a must and additional languages like Arabic and French are an added advantage.
Novonesis® Planetary Health Business is the largest segment of Novonesis® business and consists of our businesses in Household Care, Industrial Processing, Animal and Plant health industries.
Could our purpose be yours? Then apply today!
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Novonesis is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, or veteran status.
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