Business Manager - Swine

Overview Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Business Manager to join our Kemin Swine Business. As a Business Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Key Account Managers, Technical Service, and Marketing Managers. Your primary focus will be on coaching, mentoring, strategic planning, and project development to ensure the success of our sales initiatives and foster strong customer relationships. This is a remote position that requires considerable travel. While qualified candidates can live anywhere within the continental United States, they should reside near an airport. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial, physical, and professional well-being: - Competitive Financial Package : Enjoy a rewarding salary, uncapped bonus opportunities, a 401k match program, and generous paid vacation and holidays. - Career Development and Advancement : Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career. - Continued Learning Opportunities : Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online, and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits. - Service Opportunities : Make a positive impact with paid time off for volunteering in your community Responsibilities Team Leadership and Management: - Recruit, train, and manage a team of Key Account Managers, Technical Service, and Marketing Managers within the swine industry. - Lead cross-functional initiatives by coordinating priorities, supporting diverse teams, and driving execution across departments. - Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance management to develop their skills and enhance their sales effectiveness. - Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the team, promoting teamwork, knowledge sharing, and best practices. Strategic Planning and Sales Execution: - Develop and implement strategic sales plans for the region, aligned with company objectives and market trends. - Conduct market research and analysis to identify growth opportunities, emerging trends, and customer needs. - Collaborate with the marketing department to develop effective sales and marketing strategies to promote our products and services. Key Account Management and Customer Relationships: - Manage and nurture key customer accounts within the swine industry, building strong and long-lasting relationships. - Work closely with Key Account Managers to develop account-specific strategies and plans to maximize customer satisfaction and sales growth. - Engage with key stakeholders and decision-makers at customer organizations to understand their needs and provide value-added solutions. - Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, such as technical services and product development, to ensure effective support and delivery of solutions to customers. Project Development and Execution: - Identify