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Elevate the Future with Phileo by Lesaffre
For over 170 years, Lesaffre has been a pioneering force in the world of fermentation, harnessing the power of microorganisms to transform industries from baking to healthcare. As a key global player, we've built a presence in 96 countries, employing 11,000 passionate innovators who share our unwavering commitment to excellence.
Driven by our core values of passion, respect, trust, entrepreneurship, and humility, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our 3-billion euro enterprise collaborates with visionary customers, partners, and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bioactives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being, and improve plant nutrition.
Discover Phileo!
At Phileo by Lesaffre, the team is committed to pushing the boundaries of animal care to better nourish and protect the planet. Phileo believes that yeast and bacteria, combined with advanced fermentation technologies, are the future of animal health through nutrition, providing innovative solutions to address the challenges of growing global demand for animal protein and the need for greater sustainability in the agri-food industry. As a trusted partner to leading animal nutrition and health companies, Phileo develops cutting-edge products and services that redefine industry standards, from specialized probiotics and nutritional yeasts to customized fermentation processes. The expert team collaborates closely with customers to create tailored solutions that optimize animal performance, support gut health, and promote sustainable farming practices, transforming the future of animal care and contributing to a more sustainable global food system.
What We Offer

• The opportunity to represent a passionate organization focused on innovation and sustainability
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits starting on day one, including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
• 11 paid holidays
• The ability to leverage your expertise and make a tangible, meaningful impact on the business and our sustainability initiatives
• Opportunities for continuous growth and development, including the ability to take on new challenges and collaborate across our international business units

How You'll Contribute to Our Success
As the Regional Sales Manager (Poultry), you will be responsible for sales and support activities that improve Phileo's market development and sales activity in North America. Your efforts will be closely aligned with the strategic commercial initiatives and strategies defined by Phileo's North America commercial leadership team.
You will work closely with Phileo's Technical Services in a team selling format, frequently coordinating and developing sales opportunities with the Monogastric Sales Team. Your deep understanding of the North American poultry marketplace and expertise in the application of Phileo's commercial products will be essential to your success in this role. Approximately 90% of your time will be dedicated to direct and remote sales support activities, with the remaining time split as needed between internal business activities. You will leverage your current knowledge and expertise of the North American poultry market segments to develop an understanding of the best application of Phileo's commercial products. Your collaborative approach and ability to work seamlessly with the Technical Services team will be crucial in driving Phileo's market development and sales growth in the region.
What You'll Do as a Regional Sales Manager (Poultry)

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
• Works with the Phileo North America team in obtaining new business and maintaining existing customers within geographical region
• Identifies key accounts and business influencers in their assigned region and formulates plans to build business relationships with those accounts
• Provides sales support and technical support in collaboration with Phileo's Technical Services Manager-Poultry
• Demonstrates an entrepreneurial approach to business activities that increases utilization of Phileo's and Lesaffre's expertise while executing in a team selling format with the Monogastric Sales Team
• Develops a close, collaborative working relationship with Phileo's Technical Services Manager-Poultry and the Phileo North America Monogastric Sales Manager
• Maintains an ongoing market intelligence about the North American poultry marketplace to help identify new sales opportunities and commercial product applications
• Maintains timely, regular professional communication of work-related activities to Phileo's Monogastric Sales Team and North American Monogastric Sales Manager
• Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of competitors in the region
• Maintains and updates knowledge of process or ingredient changes in the livestock and feed production industries
• Represents the Company at trade and industry functions as necessary
• Utilizes Salesforce for customer engagement documentation
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) preferably in Animal Science with an emphasis on poultry nutrition from an accredited university is required
• 5 or more years of experience in poultry nutrition and feed manufacturing sales are required
• Strong professional interest in poultry feeding and poultry production/nutrition knowledge is required
• Demonstrated aptitude and proficiency in commercial poultry nutrition, production methods, and value-added product application
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds
• Ability to travel 70% of the time within Canada and the United States for team meetings, trade shows, and face to face sales meetings

Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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