Marketing Manager MillSMART™ and Feed Safety

Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health EMENA is searching a Marketing Manager Millsmart and Feed & Safety.  The Marketing Manager for MillSMART™ and Feed Safety at Kemin,  will drive our marketing strategies, new business development, and portfolio management efforts. As Marketing Manager  for MillSMART™ and Feed Safety you will oversee the MillSMART™ and Feed Safety product and service portfolio, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability. This role involves creating and implementing marketing strategies, managing technical support, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. 

We Are Kemin 

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries. 

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States

• Strategic Marketing: Develop and execute innovative marketing strategies for the MillSMART™ and Feed Safety portfolio to drive growth and market penetration. 

• Account Planning: Partner with sales teams to develop strategic account and growth plans, driving commercial success. 

• Commercial Excellence: Ensure customer-centric training and support tools for sales and distribution partners to enhance customer engagement. 

• Industry Engagement: Present industry information and research findings to external groups to position Kemin as a thought leader. 

• Marketing Management: Manage all marketing activities, including strategic planning, competitive analysis, and market trend assessment, to maximize profitability. 

• Budget Management: Allocate and manage budgets to support strategic initiatives and ensure quality growth. 

• Product Launches: Lead and support the technical aspects of product/service launches to ensure successful market entry. 

• Product Management: Oversee product management activities, ensuring high customer satisfaction and business retention. 

• Innovation: Drive business and portfolio extension development, including new product evaluation and testing, to stay ahead of market trends. 

• Collaboration: Work closely with various stakeholders to develop and oversee trials, ensuring comprehensive internal reporting. 

• Branding and Promotion: Direct and support branding and promotional activities in collaboration with marketing communications to enhance brand visibility. 

• Regulatory Compliance: Track and manage registration dossiers for assigned product groups to ensure compliance. 

• People Management: Coach and develop individual team members to build a high-performing team. 

• Educational Background: Master’s degree in animal science or animal nutrition with knowledge of feed mill technology. 

• Industry experience: +5 years of experience in a strategic role in the animal feed mill industry  

• Proactive Leader: Self-motivated, energetic, and business-minded with a broad scientific/technical aptitude. 

• Excellent Communicator: Strong written, verbal, and the ability to translate a strategic plan into the business  

• Customer-Centric: Exceptional customer service skills for both internal and external customers. 

• Analytical Thinker: Strong analytical skills in applied research and commercial testing. 

• Financial Acumen: Ability to understand financial statements and evaluate product costs, margins, pricing, and market share. 

• Sales Savvy: Recognize sales opportunities and collaborate effectively with account managers. 

• Team Player: Work effectively in cross-functional teams to achieve customer and product objectives. 

• Organized Planner: Well-organized with the ability to plan resources effectively while being flexible to market needs. 

What’s in it for you: 

• A challenging opportunity where you will be int the driver seat to design, and drive the strategy of the MillSMART™ and Feed Safety pilar in the EMENA region together with your colleagues.  Travel is required for this role 

• A competitive financial package- 

• Salary  

• Bonus opportunity  

• Company car 

• Insurance   

• Continued learning opportunities- At Kemin we were compelled by curiosity , we offer our employees the possibility to develop themself on a personal and profession level : 

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Linkedin Learning 

• Corporate University with online and in person training;

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