Area Sales Manager Sub-Saharan Africa

Overview

Kemin Biologics is seeking a motivated Area Sales Manager to join our Sub-Saharan Africa Sales team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of expanding our vaccine business - focusing on our live and inactivated poultry and cattle vaccines. You’ll play a key role in driving growth, building partnerships, and supporting customers across Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. In this role, you will report directly to the commercial director.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional business plans to drive market access, customer retention, and growth.
• Set annual sales budgets and commercial strategies with leadership.
• Achieve sales and margin targets through effective project execution.
• Lead and coach regional sales team members to achieve and exceed their sales targets.
• Identify, engage, and manage distributors to expand our sales network.
• Analyze market trends and translate insights into actionable opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key influencers in the region.
• Represent Kemin Biologics at industry events and contribute to international portfolio development.
• Coordinate with marketing and technical teams on field trials and customer support.
• Support our partners with technical implementation of vaccines at customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (biology, veterinary medicine, chemistry, etc.) and 10+ years’ experience in Veterinary/Animal Health or related business; MS degree preferred.
• Strong scientific curiosity and innovative mindset.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated by achievement.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Fluent in English and French, with additional languages considered a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, online meeting platforms, and CRM tools.

 

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