Regional Technical Service Manager, Poultry (LATAM & Africa)

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.

Kemin is a privately held, family-owned company with over 3,300 employees worldwide and manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. For more than 60 years, Kemin has focused on applying science to improve quality of life, producing over 500 specialty ingredients for humans and animals in the feed, food, health, nutrition, and textile sectors. Kemin serves customers in over 120 countries.

The vaccine business is a strategic priority for Kemin. The company invests in the development and production of advanced vaccine solutions, in addition to its established ingredient portfolio. Vaccine innovation is a core part of Kemin’s long-term strategy for growth in animal health.

Kemin Biologics

Kemin Biologics works in close collaboration with veterinarians and customers to understand local needs. Together, we can create and innovate, delivering customized vaccine solutions to support your animal health business.

KEMIN BIOLOGICS is seeking a:

 REGIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE MANAGER, POULTRY (LATAM & Africa)

The Regional Technical Service Manager (TSM) focuses on Latin America & Africa and will operate withing the marketing department. The Regional TSM is responsible for the marketing, technical and scientific support of the regional marketing and sales teams regarding our global poultry vaccine platforms. As part of a global team you contribute to the strategically drive and support Kemin’s vaccine business across the globe by leveraging and scaling the local Kemin expertise and insights on a global scale

Mission of the team:

The Regional TSM will report to the Global Technical Service Manager at Kemin Biologics and will work in close collaboration with team members in the different areas and business units. The team aims to strategically drive and support Kemin’s poultry vaccine business across the LATAM and Africa regions by leveraging local Kemin expertise and insights.

What you’ll be doing:

You are the driving member of our strategic marketing and technical initiatives for the poultry vaccine platforms across LATAM and Africa. This consists of:

• Responsible for leading our poultry vaccine platforms in the LATAM and Africa regions.
• Drive the strategic marketing and technical support for our poultry vaccine platforms.
• Analyze market developments and shares in LATAM and Africa and provide a strategy to maintain or reach the Top 10 players for the key market segments in which we participate.
• Develop robust regional technical and marketing plans.
• Design and implement the “Go to Market” strategy at a regional level for LATAM and Africa.
• Oversee Brand life cycles from a strategic planning perspective and work on “Renovation” or “Innovation” to extend the product life cycle, including the planning of field studies to support these efforts within the regions and product launching activities.
• Actively work on publications and publication strategies relevant to the regions.
• Involve key thought and market leaders from LATAM and Africa to support the positioning of our platforms and transfer these insights to our teams.
• Translate relevant regional field issues and customer challenges in poultry health into solutions to support our local sales, technical, and marketing teams and ultimately our customers.
• Participate in and attend local and regional exhibitions, seminars, trainings, and workshops within LATAM and Africa.
• Support R&D and Regulatory Affairs teams where needed, by collecting technical information and trial results from the regions.

What we expect from you:

• University degree in Veterinary Medicine, ideally with a specialization in poultry health.
• Field experience managing the health status of poultry, preferably with experience in the LATAM and/or Africa markets.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an understanding of customer needs in diverse cultural contexts.
• Excellent writing skills (English) and the ability to provide adequate synthesis.
• A high degree of personal motivation, a desire to make an immediate contribution, and a sense of urgency.
• Experience working effectively in a cross-functional team.
• Fluent in English. Proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is highly desirable to effectively cover the LATAM and Africa regions.
• A track record in regional technical or marketing management.
• Experience in a technical/commercial business in animal health with a focus on poultry.
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Working Conditions:

• You will be home office based or based at one of our regional headquarters and will travel across the globe (50% of your time annually).

What is in it for you:

• Join a highly motivated and truly global team that is rapidly expanding its footprint in the vaccine industry.
• Continued learning opportunities- Kemin recently launched a corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Program and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.
• A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity and fringe additional benefits.

TYPICAL NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

In Kemin’s culture, this position may be required to perform additional duties as needed.  The above noted document is not intended to describe, in exhaustive detail, the multitude of tasks that may be entailed with the position, but rather to give the team member a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations. As the nature of business demands change, so too do the essential functions of the position.