International Product Manager Ruminants

Nomilk2day; Ede; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 vacation days

Flexible hybrid working

Home office support

Autonomy and professional development

Job summary

Nomilk2day is seeking an International Product Manager Ruminants to bridge nutritional expertise with commercial growth across Europe. You will translate ruminant nutrition knowledge into strong product solutions and support sales teams with technical training and product knowledge.

You will regularly travel throughout Europe, collaborate with Development, Nutrition and Sales, and contribute to the international product portfolio while enjoying a flexible hybrid role based in the Ede region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or related field.
• At least 5 years in ruminant feed industry (Product Manager, Nutritionist, or Technical Sales).
• Strong knowledge of ruminant nutrition and applications.
• Experience with customer support, technical advisory, or commercial consulting.
• Strong communication, training & presentation skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive mindset.
• Fluent English; Dutch/German an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support sales during customer visits with technical expertise and advice.
• Advise customers, dealers, and distributors on ruminant nutrition solutions.
• Translate customer needs into practical product solutions and market positioning.
• Contribute to development and positioning of international product portfolio.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Nutrition, and Sales teams.
• Deliver technical training sessions and presentations for customers & partners.
• Build long-term relationships with international customers as a trusted advisor.
• Travel regularly across Europe to support customers and colleagues.

Job description

This vacancy is confidential. You will join an international leader in animal nutrition, specializing in premixes, concentrates, and nutritional specialties for customers, dealers, and distributors. You will work in an international environment, where entrepreneurship, a hands-on mentality, and informal collaboration are key. The organization offers plenty of room for initiative, ownership, and the opportunity to combine your technical expertise with commercial insight.

Highlights

As International Product Manager Ruminants, you are the link between nutritional expertise, customer needs, and commercial growth. You translate your knowledge of ruminant nutrition into strong product solutions and support customers and sales teams with technical expertise, training, and product knowledge. Combining technical expertise with customer interaction, you play an important role in the continued growth of the ruminant business across Europe.

What are you going to do?

In this role, you combine technical knowledge of ruminant nutrition with a commercial and customer-focused approach. You work closely with customers, sales colleagues, and international teams to successfully position nutritional solutions in the market. You regularly travel to support customers and deliver technical training while contributing to the further development and positioning of the international product portfolio.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Support sales colleagues during customer visits with technical expertise and advice.
• Advise customers, dealers, and distributors on nutritional solutions for ruminants.
• Translate customer needs and market developments into practical product solutions.
• Contribute to the further development and positioning of the international product portfolio.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues from Product Development, Nutrition, and Sales.
• Deliver technical training sessions and presentations for customers, partners, and sales teams.
• Build long-term relationships with international customers and act as a trusted technical advisor.
• Travel regularly throughout Europe to support customers and colleagues.

The offer

You will become part of a committed team within a dynamic international organization. The culture is informal, entrepreneurial, and no-nonsense. You will have the freedom to apply both your technical expertise and entrepreneurial mindset, with plenty of opportunity to shape your role and contribute to the further growth of the ruminant business.

You will be based in the Ede region in a full-time position (40 hours per week). Hybrid working is possible, and approximately 20–25% of your time will be spent travelling within Europe.

• A competitive salary based on your experience.
• 25 vacation days (full-time).
• The option to purchase additional vacation days.
• A strong focus on employee well-being, including corporate fitness and healthy workplace facilities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, including support for your home office.
• A high level of autonomy, responsibility, and professional development opportunities within an international organization.
• The opportunity to work with customers, partners, and colleagues across multiple European countries.

Profile

You have a strong technical background in ruminant nutrition and feel comfortable operating in a commercial environment. You enjoy advising customers, sharing technical knowledge, and working alongside sales colleagues to create commercial opportunities. You are an excellent communicator, take initiative, and are confident in dealing with both customers and internal stakeholders.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related agricultural field.
• At least 5 years of experience within the ruminant feed industry, for example as a Product Manager, Nutritionist, or Technical Sales Specialist.
• Strong knowledge of ruminant nutrition and nutritional applications.
• Experience with customer support, technical advisory, or commercial consulting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver training sessions and presentations.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent command of English; Dutch and/or German is considered an advantage.

Location

Ede