Poultry Director, Emea

Vannes

France

Research & Development

Poultry Director, EMEA (M/F)
Reporting: VP, Creation, Design & Development (CD&D) EMEA
Role Objective:
Lead and guide a team of poultry specialists across the EMEA region, ensuring exceptional technical support for sales teams, animal nutrition production facilities, and key clients.

**Key Responsibilities**
1. Develop Poultry Expertise and Act as a Strategic Partner
- Drive the team's expertise in poultry species, aligning with sales strategies and market goals.
- Assess market trends and growth potential within the EMEA region.
- Track and analyze market indicators to inform strategic decisions.
- Collaborate with senior management to refine strategic goals and align them with the broader company vision.
- Plan marketing initiatives and prepare budget proposals for effective implementation.
- Support business development by offering technical expertise and fostering relationships with key clients.

2. Oversee Deployment of Poultry Expertise
- Work closely with the sales team to identify customer support needs.
- Coordinate and oversee the delivery of technical support to clients, ensuring resources are effectively utilized to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Monitor performance statistics on products and services, adapting strategies based on outcome analysis.
- Evaluate business metrics to measure success, including action effectiveness, profitability, and client satisfaction.

3. Align Animal Nutrition Operations with Strategic Objectives
- Ensure operational capacities align with business objectives and growth targets.
- Manage projects by allocating resources and optimizing testing processes, balancing internal capabilities with outsourcing as needed.
- Prioritize ongoing safety improvements throughout operations.

4. Foster Cross-Sector Collaboration
- Serve as a liaison between the Animal Nutrition Division and the ADM Group.
- Identify and leverage potential collaborations to maximize the value of ADM’s offerings through expertise development and shared projects.

**Desired Qualifications and Experience**
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Science, Animal Nutrition, or a related field.
- Over 10 years of experience in the animal feed or food processing industries, with proven expertise in poultry nutrition.

**Key Skills**
**Behavioral**
- Strategic and analytical mindset with a positive, solution-focused approach.
- Minimum of 5 years in leadership roles, demonstrating an ability to manage and inspire diverse teams.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on work style.
- Demonstrated capacity for driving change within complex organizations.

**Technical**
- Advanced knowledge in poultry nutrition and management.
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Agriculture, with additional Animal Science experience preferred.
- Formulation experience is a plus, alongside a strong understanding of customer needs, market dynamics, and competitive landscapes.

**Cross-Functional**
- Skilled at influencing cross-functional teams and non-direct reports.
- Proven ability to lead in a matrix organization, with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

**Management**
- Experience leading multi-cultural, species-focused teams.
- Resource management skills, with a focus on transparency and mindful allocation.
- Excellent communication skills within a matrix organization, fostering transparency and cohesion across functional areas.
- Skilled in overseeing trials and research initiatives related to species management.

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**Req/Job ID**

91317BR

LI-Hybrid

**Ref ID**

LI-VC1