Sales Manager Monogastric - UK

Overview

Make an impact with Kemin

Are you an energetic technical sales professional with a strong understanding of monogastric animal nutrition? This is your opportunity to take ownership of a UK territory, open new doors and help customers solve real production and performance challenges through applied science.

As Technical Sales Manager, Monogastrics, you will drive profitable sales growth across the United Kingdom. You will identify new opportunities, develop strategic customer plans and translate technical knowledge into compelling commercial solutions. Working closely with the Area Manager and cross-functional colleagues, you will build long-term partnerships that create value for customers and for Kemin.

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, beauty and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,500 global employees and operates in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop the UK monogastric market by identifying, qualifying and converting new customer opportunities.
• Own and execute strategic account and territory plans aligned with sales, gross margin and business objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with prospects and existing customers at technical, commercial and decision-making levels.
• Design and deliver engaging technical and commercial presentations on Kemin solutions.
• Lead customer sales projects from first contact through implementation, documenting progress in Kemin’s Sales Portal.
• Close sales opportunities, coordinate successful start-up programmes and expand partnerships after the initial sale.
• Collaborate with the Area Manager, marketing and technical colleagues to activate the territory marketing plan.
• Represent Kemin at industry conferences, trade shows and customer events, while staying close to market trends and competitor activity.

Qualifications

What you bring

• A university degree in agriculture, animal science, animal nutrition or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of monogastric animals, ideally poultry and/or swine, and a solid foundation in biological sciences.
• Proven experience in technical sales, business development or account management within animal nutrition, feed, agriculture or a related industry.
• The ability to turn scientific and technical information into clear, persuasive customer value propositions.
• Experience managing sales projects and moving opportunities successfully through the sales cycle.
• A proactive, resilient and results-driven mindset, with the confidence to work independently across a territory.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a consistent customer- and solution-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel across the United Kingdom and attend relevant industry events.

What success looks like

You create a healthy opportunity pipeline, win profitable new business and deepen existing customer relationships. You become a trusted partner who combines technical credibility, commercial energy and disciplined follow-through.

What Kemin offers you

• A high-impact role with the freedom to shape your territory and develop the market in your own authentic selling style.
• A competitive financial package, including salary, bonus opportunity, company car and insurance benefits.
• Continuous learning through tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn Learning and Kemin Corporate University, with online and in-person development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a global, family-owned company where people, curiosity and servant leadership are central.

Ready to grow with us?

Apply now and bring your energy, expertise and customer focus to Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health.