Country Manager - Philippines

Combined Selection Group Ltd; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 2,200,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Competitive base salary

Job summary

Combined Selection Group Ltd. in Manila, Philippines, is seeking a Country Manager to lead and grow the business on a hybrid basis (1 day in office).

You will take full ownership of the Philippines market, drive growth, and manage the sales team from a strategic base. The role requires strong commercial leadership in animal nutrition or related industries, with a network in the Philippine agribusiness market.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial leadership role within animal nutrition, feed additives, or a closely related industry.
• Strong technical grounding in animal nutrition; a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) qualification is preferred but not essential
• Established network and relationships within the Philippine animal nutrition/agribusiness market.
• Prior experience managing and leading a sales or commercial team and navigating Philippine regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Philippines commercial team, including existing Sales/Account Managers
• Drive business development and commercial growth across monogastric and aqua segments, with a primary focus on poultry and swine
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders across the Philippines
• Manage the significant business documentation and regulatory processes required to operate in the Philippine market
• Represent the company as the local face of the business, building brand presence and market share

Skills

Commercial leadership

Animal nutrition

Sales management

Education

DVM preferred

Job description

Country Manager - Philippines

Location: Manila, Philippines (Hybrid - 1 day per week in office, Monday)

Industry: Animal Nutrition / Feed Additives

About the Opportunity Our client, a leading global player in the animal nutrition and feed additives industry, is seeking an experienced Country Manager to lead and grow their business in the Philippines. This is a newly created role, reflecting my clients strategic decision to establish a locally based leader for the market. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven professional with a strong technical grounding in animal nutrition to build and shape a market with significant growth potential.

The Role Reporting into senior regional leadership, the Country Manager will take full ownership of the Philippines business, driving commercial growth, managing an existing sales team, and building the company's presence and network across the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Philippines commercial team, including existing Sales/Account Managers
• Drive business development and commercial growth across monogastric and aqua segments, with a primary focus on poultry and swine
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and industry stakeholders across the Philippines
• Manage the significant business documentation and regulatory processes required to operate in the Philippine market
• Represent the company as the local face of the business, building brand presence and market share

About You

• Proven experience in a commercial leadership role within animal nutrition, feed additives, or a closely related industry
• Strong technical understanding of monogastric and/or aqua nutrition; a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) qualification is preferred but not essential
• Established network and relationships within the Philippine animal nutrition/agribusiness market
• Prior experience managing and leading a sales or commercial team
• Comfortable navigating the administrative and regulatory requirements of doing business in the Philippines
• Based in, or willing to be based in, Manila

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary, flexible for the right candidate
• Bonus structure
• Car allowance and additional benefits
• The opportunity to build and shape a strategically important market for a global business