Lesaffre

Manager

• Provide technical training and support to local sales and technical teams, as well as customers, to ensure effective application of Phileo's products and solutions
• Correct application problems and provide technical service to distributors, customers, and other technical representatives, ensuring customer satisfaction through proper follow-up
• Communicate technical information through sales call reports or technical service reports
• Propose conviction trials that meet customer practice and anticipate competition, supporting the local team in the implementation and follow-up of these trials
• Manage and develop a network of key opinion leaders to identify potential innovations that could fit with market analysis
• Collaborate closely with Phileo Technical Leader Swine, R&D department, and sub-region managers to develop new products, marketing plans, and prioritize R&D projects
• Participate in the construction of a competitive product range and innovation programs, proposing and adapting innovation programs and products
• Contribute to prioritization of swine R&D projects based on market and gap analysis
• Coordinate projects related to generating new swine data in the Western European region, ensuring timely and accurate completion of research, product application, and line extension projects
• Follow up on market innovations and product positioning of competitors to identify emerging trends and market needs
• Identify market needs, opportunities, and key success factors
• Provide strategic direction related to customer segmentation and assess potential value creation
• Contribute to the implementation of the swine strategy with commercial teams
• Organize and animate swine group meetings to align on market needs and strategy and establish action plan prioritization
• International travel at least 50% of the time

Swine Technical Manager