Export Manager

Covetrus; Poznań; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Covetrus invites an ambitious Export Manager to accelerate growth across Central Eastern Europe. You will own market development, build distributor partnerships, and collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Sales teams worldwide.

Reporting to the Global Sales Director, you will steer commercial initiatives, monitor performance, and drive sustainable revenue in a highly international setting with significant travel.

Qualifications

• Experience from veterinary, medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare or related industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and business development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, sales pipelines and forecasting.
• Structured, data-driven approach to sales planning.
• Strong analytical capabilities with sales data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and IT skills.
• Fluency in English; additional European languages (e.g., Polish/Czech) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with global commercial strategy.
• Build and strengthen distributor and customer relationships across Central Eastern Europe.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence.
• Drive profitable sales growth while managing budgets and performance.
• Create local marketing and promotional initiatives with Marketing and Product Management.
• Position products effectively in competitive markets and monitor trends.
• Prepare market analyses, forecasts, business cases and performance reports.
• Manage KOL relationships and educational activities.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure successful product launches and execution.
• Represent KRUUSE at meetings, exhibitions, conferences and events.
• Approximately 90 travel days per year.

Skills

International B2B export sales

English fluency

Advanced Excel

Budget management

Forecasting

Commercial development

Data-driven sales planning

Education

Commercial degree or equivalent

Job description

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Export Manager

Jørgen KRUUSE A/S

A Covetrus Company

Drive international growth in one of the world’s leading veterinary companies

At KRUUSE , we help veterinary professionals improve animal health through innovative products and trusted partnerships. With customers in more than 100 countries, we are looking for an ambitious Export Manager to accelerate our growth across Central Eastern Europe.

If you thrive in an international environment, enjoy developing distributor partnerships, and have a passion for building markets, this is an opportunity to make a real commercial impact.

Our headquarters are located in Langeskov, Denmark, and we employ approximately 200 people, including colleagues in our subsidiaries in Sweden, Norway, UK and China.

KRUUSE is part of the US-based Covetrus group, one of the world’s leading providers of animal healthcare products, technology, and services for veterinary practices. Globally, Covetrus employs approximately 5,000 people, supporting veterinary professionals around the world.

As Export Manager you will report to our Global Sales Director, and you will own the commercial development of your assigned markets, working closely with distributors, customers, Product Management, Marketing, and colleagues across our global organization.

You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to strengthen the KRUUSE brand, identify new business opportunities, and drive sustainable sales growth.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and execute growth strategies aligned with KRUUSE’s global commercial strategy.
• Build and strengthen relationships with distributors and key customers across Central Eastern Europe.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand our market presence.
• Drive profitable sales growth while managing budgets and commercial performance.
• Develop local marketing and promotional initiatives together with Marketing and Product Management.
• Position our products effectively in competitive markets.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory developments.
• Prepare market analyses, forecasts, business cases, and performance reports.
• Manage Key Opinion Leader (KOL) relationships and educational activities.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure successful product launches and commercial execution.
• Represent KRUUSE at customer meetings, exhibitions, conferences, and industry events.
• Approximately 90 travel days per year should be expected.

Who you are

We imagine you bring several years of experience in international B2B export sales and a proven track record within the CEE market. As a person you are proactive, independent, and motivated by delivering measurable results.

Qualifications:

• Experience from the veterinary, medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare or related industries.
• Strong commercial acumen and business development skills.
• Experience managing budgets, sales pipelines, and forecasting.
• A structured and data-driven approach to sales planning.
• Strong analytical capabilities and confidence working with sales data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and general IT skills.
• A relevant commercial degree or equivalent business experience.
• Fluency in English. Additional European languages (e.g. Polish and/or Czech) are considered an advantage.

What we offer

At KRUUSE, you will become part of an international company where customer focus, entrepreneurship and collaboration drive everything we do. We offer a key commercial role with significant international responsibility and the opportunity to influence business development across multiple markets.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits matching your qualifications.

The position offers hybrid working with flexibility between home office, our headquarters in Langeskov and international travel.

If you’re passionate about international business development and want to help shape the future of veterinary healthcare across Europe, we would love to hear from you.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and supporting a diverse community and inclusive culture for all employees. Each of us contributes to inclusion- we all have a role to play. Our culture is the result of our behaviours, our shared values and our personal commitments. We encourage our people to adopt a growth mindset and to bravely share perspectives, empowering all of us to connect, belong, and grow. Our Global Diversity & Inclusion program outlines our Company Commitments to drive real and lasting change - supporting an anti-racist, diverse, inclusive and equitable culture at Covetrus.

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.