Manager, Innovation & Technical Advisory – Swine Nutrition
MATTHIAS BRÄGGER MANAGEMENTBERATUNG
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Kaiseraugst • 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Develop new, innovative feed concepts and related services
- Further improve existing products and solutions
- Plan, supervise and rapidly implement feeding trials
- Manage the introduction of new products and services (concept, coordination and rollout)
- Exchange knowledge and insights with partner organisations in Switzerland and abroad
- Provide technical support to your own customer portfolio and selected key clients
- Collaborate with the sales team to acquire new customers
- Prepare and analyse performance reports and derive appropriate action plans
- Actively contribute to the company’s innovation and product development team
- Lead and support the teams within the Swine Product & Innovation area
- Deliver monthly presentations to the sales force on current technical topics
- Monitor market and price developments and interpret relevant data
- Apply economic calculations and support business-driven decisions
- Plan and conduct internal and external training sessions
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales on technical matters
- Represent the business unit at trade fairs and industry events.
Requirements
- Several years of experience in the swine sector
- Degree in Agronomy, Veterinary Medicine, Higher Technical School, or equivalent
- Experience in feed formulation (Bestmix knowledge is an advantage)
- Fluent in German; English required; French is an additional asset
- Strong leadership, communication and team-working skills
- Independent, structured and analytical way of working
- High level of innovation, creativity and market orientation.
Benefits
- In this key role, you and your team will actively shape the future of the Swiss swine sector and contribute significantly to above-average market growth.
- You will position yourself as one of the leading experts in Switzerland.
- Granovit offers a forward-thinking, uncomplicated company culture with short decision-making paths and attractive employment conditions.
- Work location: Kaiseraugst, Gossau SG or Lucens – combined with flexible home-office options.
- Regular on-farm visits are an integral part of the role.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
feed formulationBestmix knowledgeeconomic calculationsperformance analysisproduct developmentfeeding trials managementtechnical supportdata interpretationinnovationmarket analysis
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationteam-workingindependent workingstructured workinganalytical skillscreativitymarket orientation
Certifications
degree in Agronomydegree in Veterinary MedicineHigher Technical School qualification