Key Account Manager – Ruminants (France)

About the role

The position focuses on developing and managing strategic commercial relationships within the French dairy and ruminant sector. The successful candidate will combine deep technical knowledge of ruminant nutrition with a strong commercial mindset to drive growth and strengthen long‑term partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and grow relationships with key feed manufacturers, distributors, nutritionists, and dairy customers across France.
• Provide technical‑commercial support on ruminant nutrition and feed‑additive solutions.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the French ruminant market.
• Expand partnerships with feed mills, feed companies, and distribution networks.
• Promote market penetration of nutritional and feed‑additive products within the dairy sector.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and customer meetings.
• Monitor competitor activity and market trends in ruminant nutrition.
• Collaborate with internal technical and commercial teams to support strategic growth initiatives.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years of post‑graduate experience in animal nutrition, animal health, or the ruminant feed sector.
• Strong knowledge of dairy cattle nutrition and production systems.
• Experience working with feed mills, feed manufacturers, dairy producers, nutritionists, and distribution networks.
• Degree in Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, or a related field.

Required skills

• Ruminant nutrition expertise
• Feed additive and specialty nutrition knowledge
• Dairy cattle nutrition and feeding strategies