Sales Manager - Ruminant
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About this role
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The Role & Your Impact
- Business Development & Sales
- Manage national sales and promotion of silage inoculants and probiotic solutions for ruminants
- Deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions across silage production (harvest, inoculation, compaction, feed-out)
- Develop combined biosolutions that improve efficiency and support low-carbon farming
- Market Strategy & Growth
- Develop and execute national sales strategies to achieve growth and profitability targets
- Analyze regional farming practices and tailor market approaches across China
- Identify new business opportunities based on industry trends and evolving customer needs
- Key Account & Channel Development
- Build strategic partnerships with large-scale farming groups and key industry players
- Establish strong relationships with farm managers, nutritionists, and technical stakeholders
- Develop and enable distributor networks and ecosystem partnerships
- Technical Leadership & Market Influence
- Support customer training, field demonstrations, and technical seminars
- Strengthen Novonesisâ brand through industry engagement and knowledge sharing
- Monitor market trends, policies, and competitor activities to support innovation
What Youâll Need to Be Successful
- Education & Experience
- Bachelorâs degree or above in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Microbiology, or related field
- Minimum 8 years of experience in sales or business development within feed additives, microbial products, or the ruminant sector
- Technical Expertise
- Strong understanding of silage production processes and inoculant applications
- Knowledge of rumen health, gut microbiology, and probiotic mechanisms
- Ability to translate technical insights into commercial value for customers
- Business & Market Knowledge
- Familiarity with the ruminant industry landscape in China
- Strong industry insight with ability to identify opportunities and address key customer challenges
- Personal Capabilities
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- High level of self-motivation and ownership
- Willingness to travel extensively across China
Additional Skills & Interests We Value
- Existing relationships with the industry
- Experience working with distributors and ecosystem partners
- Exposure to sustainability or low-carbon agricultural solutions
- Fluent English communication skills
What We Offer
- A collaborative and purpose-driven culture
- Opportunities to work at the forefront of biosolutions and sustainable agriculture
- Strong cross-functional collaboration with technical, commercial, and innovation teams
- Career growth and development in a global organization
- A dynamic environment where your expertise directly influences industry progress
Ways of Working / Working Conditions
- Extensive nationwide travel required
- Increased travel intensity during peak silage harvest seasons
- Close collaboration with both internal teams and external stakeholder
Our purpose guides the way
In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanityâs biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. Itâs how we've gotten so far. And itâs 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 isnât the right fit, you may still find other opportunities with us. Youâre welcome to explore open roles or create a job agent to stay connected with future opportunities at novonesis.com/Career
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About Novonesis
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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