Overview In this role you will lead the creation and growth of the Petfood Europe business unit within a multinational chemical group. You will drive growth by setting ambitious targets and overseeing cross-functional execution, while representing the BU in global petfood circles. This is a chance to shape a new strategic business area, partnering with multinational clients and key industry players.
Responsabilidades Establish, organize, and lead the BU ensuring readiness, cultural alignment and strategic impact across functions
Define and execute short-, mid-, and long-term commercial and technical strategies aligned with corporate goals
Develop and monitor financial and operational targets including budgets, sales, costs, and margins
Serve as Global Key Account Manager for major industry players when relevant
Foster cross-functional collaboration with R&D;, Innovation, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations




Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills at senior levels
University degree in Business Administration, Veterinary Science, Animal Nutrition, Food Science, or related discipline
MBA or postgraduate studies in business management or international trade valued
Extensive Petfood industry experience including business development, product management, and key account leadership
Experience in integral or regional account management with multinational clients and leading multidisciplinary, multicultural teams
Strong financial acumen and ability to interpret business data
Fluency in English (C1/C2); additional Spanish or French is a plus
Proficiency with ERP, CRM, and digital tools and market analysis platforms
ERP
CRM
digital business tools

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