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Swine Director, EMEA

Direct Line: Animal Nutrition EMEA CD&D Director

Role Objective:

Lead and guide a team of swine specialists across the EMEA region, ensure high technical level of the teams specialists, develop and promote a range of product and service to serve EMEA’s market need in coordination with the marketing and sales team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop Swine Expertise and Act as a Strategic Partner

• Drive the team's expertise in swine species, aligning with sales strategies and market goals.
• Assess market trends and growth potential within the EMEA region.
• Support business development by developing a range of service and products and its promotion to key customers.
• Collaborate with senior management to refine strategic goals and align them with the broader company vision.
• Plan marketing initiatives and prepare budget proposals for effective implementation.

2. Oversee Deployment of Swine Expertise

• Work closely with the sales team to identify customer support needs.
• Coordinate and oversee the delivery of technical support to clients, ensuring resources are effectively utilized to enhance customer satisfaction.
• Monitor performance statistics on products and services, adapting strategies based on outcome analysis.
• Evaluate business metrics to measure success, including action effectiveness, profitability, and client satisfaction.

3. Align Animal Nutrition Operations with Strategic Objectives

• Ensure operational capacities align with business objectives and growth targets.
• Manage projects by allocating resources and optimizing testing processes, balancing internal capabilities with outsourcing as needed.
• Prioritize ongoing safety improvements throughout operations.

4. Foster Cross-Sector Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between the Animal Nutrition Division and the ADM Group.
• Create synergies with other ADM portfolios to expand applications of existing products and contribute to ADM’s circular economy goals.
• Identify and leverage potential collaborations to maximize the value of ADM’s offerings through expertise development and shared projects.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of experience in the animal feed or food processing industries, with proven expertise in swine nutrition.

Key Skills

Behavioral

• Strategic and analytical mindset with a positive, solution-focused approach.
• Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles, demonstrating an ability to manage and inspire diverse teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on work style.
• Demonstrated capacity for driving change within complex organizations.

Technical

• Advanced knowledge in swine nutrition and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Agriculture, with additional Animal Science experience preferred.
• Formulation experience is a plus, alongside a strong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.

Cross-Functional

• Skilled at influencing cross-functional teams and non-direct reports.
• Proven ability to lead in a matrix organization, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Management

• Experience leading multi-cultural, species-focused teams.
• Resource management skills, with a focus on transparency and mindful allocation.
• Excellent communication skills within a matrix organization, fostering transparency and cohesion across functional areas.
• Skilled in overseeing trials and research initiatives related to species management.