M/F – Portfolio Manager Crop Protection North Africa

AAKO is a family-owned company founded in 1945 and today a trusted global distributor of high-quality chemicals. With decades of experience, we connect markets and sectors through deep expertise, a strong international network, and an exceptional focus on safety and quality. Our motto Chemical Excellence reflects who we are: committed to delivering top-quality products and building long-term partnerships based on trust and reliability.What makes AAKO unique is not only what we deliver, but how we work: with reliability, loyalty, and the personal approach of a family company that has grown into an international partner. Trust, honesty, and genuine collaboration are at the heart of our culture – the chemistry between people.Within our Crop Protection division, we operate in North Africa, where we contribute to healthy harvests, food security, and sustainable farming practices by providing reliable and innovative crop protection solutions.The candidate must reside in Europe, ideally in the Netherlands or France. In addition to English, the candidate must be fluent in French, which is commonly used in this region.As Portfolio Manager, you are the primary point of contact for technical questions about our crop protection products in North Africa. You combine market knowledge with technical expertise and maintain strong relationships with customers, distributors, and suppliers. In this visible role within our international organization, you will act as the bridge between the local market and our headquarters in the Netherlands.Missions:· Managing and expanding the Crop Protection portfolio in North Africa, including green products, and developing a long-term portfolio strategy.· Identifying new product opportunities and building solid business cases· Staying up to date on technical knowledge and market developments, collecting competitor insights, and translating these into portfolio opportunities.· Advising and supporting customers on product introductions and positioning, while providing technical solutions and demonstrating product value.· Organizing and executing product trials and market launches in collaboration with sales and customers.· Supporting complaint handling and problem solving in a professional and timely manner.· Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, distributors, advisory bodies, and suppliers.· Contributing to the annual sales, marketing, and development plan, and ensuring agreed objectives are achieved.Knowledge & Skills:We are looking for an experienced professional with a solid background in agribusiness who understands the North African market. You have:· A relevant academic degree or equivalent work experience.· At least 5 years of technical and marketing experience in crop protection in an international environment.· Knowledge of the crop protection market, specifically related to active ingredients.· Fluency in English and good command of French (written and spoken); Arabic is a strong plus.· Strong communication skills, accuracy, and flexibility.With this background, you are able to switch between strategic planning and hands-on execution, while building trust with both local and international stakeholders.Abilities & Behaviour:· Excellent communication skills· Leadership· Team player· Strategic thinking· Achiever· Operational excellence· Experience in a multinational companyLocation: reside in Europe, ideally in the Netherlands (close to the Headquarters) or FranceBusiness travels: up to 50 %Maturity at the position: 5 yearsPotential evolution: Marketing Manager