
Account Manager, Animal Nutrition
dsm-firmenich
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Seoul • South Korea
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About the role
- Establish strong customer relationships, while developing commercial opportunities and value propositions.
- Develop and maintain account plans for assigned customers.
- Maintain account plans and opportunity development through CRM.
- Setting sales forecasts and budget for assigned customers.
- Commercial Management and responsibility for customer quotations, pricing and submission of tenders.
- Coordinate premix formulation briefings, development and customer acceptance and approval.
- Responsible for filing of formulation and technical information/reports in accordance with existing quality system requirements.
- Co-operation and liaison with other DSM stakeholders, e.g.: Logistics, Customer Service, Credit Management to ensure prompt and optimal service to customers (processing of orders, deliveries, debt collections).
- Keep abreast of product and technical developments within the industry, e.g.: competitor product launches, product applications, etc.
- Attendance at Industry events may be required, involving stakeholder engagement with customers.
- Assist the ANH Management with projects, surveys, reports and various tasks as required.
- Keep up to date with current national and international feed regulations and pertinent to DSM business.
- Keep up to date with technical literature and new raw materials addition feasibility into premix for new business opportunity through attending presentations/seminars/trainings on new materials and DSM products.
- Follow safe work practices and behaviour according to DSM Life Saving Rules.
- Report all incidents and injuries promptly and accurately to management.
- Provide direction as required to QA and production team to resolve customer complaints / NCRs.
Requirements
- Tertiary qualification, i.e.: Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition or Science or related field as a minimum.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Korean animal feed, animal production, feed additive in Korea, preferably in a technical or marketing role.
- Sound technical and practical understanding of animal nutrition and feed formulation across various species.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills along with marketing skills to required to form strong customer relationships.
- A self-driven individual that is goal-focused, whilst able to collaborate in a team and enjoys face-to-face customer interaction.
- Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Suite Products.
- Good communication skills to explain and convey ideas.
- A confident approach to meeting regulations and reporting problems.
- Good team working skills.
- Familiarity with ISO, HACCP, GMP+ or FAMI-QS quality systems.
- SAP experience preferred.
Benefits
- Unique career paths across animal, nutrition and health – explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
- A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
- A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
- Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
- A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
- A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
animal nutritionfeed formulationtechnical understandingmarketing skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcustomer relationship managementcommercial managementpricingtender submission
Soft skills
goal-focusedcollaborationcustomer interactioncommunication skillsteam working skillsself-drivenconfident approachattention to detailproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Animal NutritionBachelor’s degree in ScienceISOHACCPGMP+FAMI-QS