Technical Sales Manager

Interested in a career that matters?

Are you ready for a new beginning? At Novonesis, we believe solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. With more than a century of innovation behind us, our purpose continues to guide everything we do—to better our world with biology.
Join our Animal Biosolutions team and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable animal nutrition in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and expertise to the Novonesis in APAC, including education, training, and interpretation of research

• Support the sales team in growing and maintaining business by executing the selling process effectively
• Position key Novonesis products with nutritionists, veterinarians, and feed companies to increase recommendations of branded solutions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with poultry and swine nutritionists, veterinarians, academic thought leaders, and other key opinion leaders
• Collaborate with the Animal Biosolutions APAC team and the Japan Team on industry trends, challenges, and opportunities
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of research protocols at universities or contract research facilities
• Contribute to the development and review of technical and sales materials
• Participate in relevant professional trade associations and committees
• Create and deliver scientific presentations and support company positioning in the market

Qualifications

• An advanced degree in Veterinary Medicine or Agricultural Science (e.g., DVM)
• Up to 10 years of experience in the animal production market, ideally within swine and/or poultry
• Solid experience in swine production, technical services, and feed additives business development
• Extensive knowledge of swine and poultry nutrition, production, or veterinary medicine
• Strong technical expertise and a well‑established industry network
• A proactive, energetic mindset with the ability to set ambitious targets and lead by example
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, both internally and externally

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work with cutting‑edge biological solutions
• Close collaboration with regional and global experts
• A culture that values inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunity
• Continuous learning and professional development in a growing global business

Our purpose guides 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. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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If this position isn’t the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. You’re welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career

Global biosolutions company formed from the merger of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, specializing in industrial enzymes, microorganisms, and bioscience innovation. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark.

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