Companion Animal Business Development Manager
Core
Drive growth for Trouw Nutrition's companion animal business (dog and cat markets) in the US by identifying new market opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and expanding existing customer relationships.
Role type
Business Development Manager (Companion Animal)
Builds
Strategic partnerships, new customer accounts, and channel opportunities for pet food and adjacent categories.
Domain
Animal Nutrition / Pet Food Industry
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Business development, consultative selling, pipeline management, forecasting, strategic partnership development, account development, commercial acumen, pricing and negotiation, opportunity sizing, CRM management, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
Experience in companion animal nutrition, pet food, animal nutrition, food ingredients, functional ingredients, or supplements; experience with pet food manufacturers, ingredient buyers, co-manufacturers, distributors, or retailers; knowledge of ingredient claims and regulatory considerations.
Responsibilities
Identify, qualify, and secure new customers and strategic partners; expand existing business through consultative selling; develop customer value propositions and business cases; manage opportunities through the full sales cycle; develop and execute strategic growth plans; manage sales pipelines and forecasts.
Seniority
Mid-Senior level (5+ years experience)
