Account Manager Animal Nutrition

Life Supplies NV is part of the overarching organization of Vidara’s Chemicals & Life Ingredients business, a leading distributor offering tailored solutions regarding raw materials and additives for the food, animal feed, and chemical industries.

Our products improve structure, taste, quality and shelf-life of a wide variety of products: from sweets and sodas over dairy and bread to meat and ready-made meals. The longer shelf-life ensures higher profitability. Every day millions of meals and beverages are consumed which were improved by LIFE SUPPLIES.

The company relies on a stable relationship with the main global suppliers and a good relationship with its customers.

To strengthen our sales team, we are looking for an Account Manager Animal Nutrtion!

Purpose of the role:

As an Account Manager Animal Nutrition, you are responsible for managing and expanding our customer portfolio within the animal nutrition sector:

• You work closely with both existing and potential customers to understand their needs and provide appropriate nutritional solutions.
• You play a crucial role in achieving our sales objectives and strengthening our market position.
• You manage and expand the customer portfolio as a preferred partner within the Belgium-Netherlands region and some key customers in the EU.
• You build and maintain strong relationships with your customers and suppliers.
• You identify new business and market opportunities.
• You prepare and follow up on quotes and sales contracts.
• You pursue sales objectives.
• You work intensively with internal teams, including logistics and sales support, to ensure efficient service delivery.

Your background:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., veterinary medicine, animal sciences, economics).
• At least 3-8 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent negotiation skills and commercial insight.
• Strong communication and social skills.
• Good command of MS Office and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and relevant certifications (FAMI-QQ, FCA, ISO) is a plus.
• Solution-oriented thinking and a positive attitude.
• Good knowledge of English, Dutch and French is crucial to build a good partner relationship.
• You are a commercial talent who can work independently, organized, and result-oriented.

 

We offer:

• A challenging and varied role within a dynamic and growing company where you have the opportunity to build strong, long-term relationships.
• Room for personal development to grow technically and commercially.
• A competitive salary that matches your competencies.
• A collegial work environment with a positive and supportive company culture.
• You work location-independently and regularly come to the office in Olen/Grobbendonk or Arendonk.