Country Manager DACH

Farmina; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading Pet Care company based in Frankfurt am Main is seeking a Country Manager to oversee sales and marketing initiatives in the DACH market. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the pet food industry, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in German and English. This full-time position offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment aimed at achieving sales growth and brand recognition.

Qualifikationen

• 7 to 10 years' experience in sales and marketing in DACH markets.
• Experience in the pet food industry preferred.
• Fluent in German and English; Italian or French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Build and manage a high-performing team to achieve objectives.
• Create and execute marketing strategies for the DACH market.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation skills

Business management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Master's degree in economics or business

Tools

Navision

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Jobbeschreibung

Farmina Pet Foods is a family-owned Italian company with over 50 years of experience. We are a leading company in the pet food’s market, with four production facilities and sales in over 75 countries. We are a Pet Care company that is providing consultancy and a wide range of solutions also through our nutritional tools to all our final customer in order to support the health of their four leg family members.

Why Choose Us?

Would you like to be part of a fast-growing, international company that’s passionate about innovation and making a difference in pet care? At Farmina, we value our team as much as our customers, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fuels both personal and professional growth.

About The Role

In this position, your main responsibility will be to build and manage a highly effective team capable of achieving the sales, financial and marketing objectives set by the CEO.

You will also be responsible for creating and executing marketing strategies in collaboration with head office to increase brand recognition and value in the DACH market.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in economics and commerce and 7 to 10 years' experience in sales and marketing in DACH markets, with a preference for those who have worked in the pet food industry.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize strong negotiation and business skills to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Effectively lead and manage human resources to create a positive work environment and maximize team performance.
• Develop and implement strategic marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and drive sales growth.
• Monitor key economic indicators and financial documents such as P&L, balance sheet and cash flow to ensure profitability and sustainability.
• Build strong relationships with key customers, distributors and stakeholders to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Demonstrate proficiency in essential IT tools, including Navision, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet platforms.
• Proactively identify new business opportunities, partnerships and distribution channels to expand market presence and increase revenue streams.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales and market share growth objectives.

Skills and expertise required:

• Master's degree in economics, business or related field.
• Proven experience in sales, general management and business development, preferably within the pet food industry.
• Strong understanding of the DACH market dynamics and distribution channels.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and influence cross-functional teams.
• Strategic thinker with analytical and problem-solving skills, able to develop and execute effective sales strategies.

Languages:

• Fluent German and English
• Italian and/or French will be considered a plus

Place of Work:

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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