Under the motto “Taking action for future generations”, we at Big Dutchman have been conveying our ideas to more than 100 countries for over 85 years – because feeding the world is our profession. Our high-tech farming solutions for proteins and plants make our customers successful and empower farmers around the world to act more sustainably. And no wonder, because whether at our headquarters in Vechta (Germany) or at our locations on five continents: in our family-owned company, more than 3,100 motivated employees provide animal-friendly and sustainable solutions. As a driver of innovation, we never lose sight of the appreciation we have for our team. We enjoy our daily business and take action for future generations together.
Does this sound like the working environment you are looking for? Then join our team as a
Area Sales Manager (m/f/d) Business Unit Egg & Poultry
nationwide
* Responsibility for all sales-related activities of the Egg & Poultry Business Unit in Australia, including the development and execution of growth strategies to drive long-term, profitable market expansion
* Ongoing analysis of market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and adapt the sales approach accordingly
* Management of the annual sales budget, covering volume, margin, and market share targets, along with regular reporting to support strategic decision-making
* Collaboration with the Director Sales – BU Egg Asia to define market-specific sales strategies and pricing policies tailored to local conditions
* Maintenance and optimization of the CRM system, strengthening of key customer relationships, and handling of complaints to ensure customer satisfaction
* Development and management of a high-performing agent and partner network to increase market presence and reach
* Provision of technical and commercial advice on products, farm design, and layout solutions aligned with customer needs and competitive cost structures
* Participation in trade shows and contribution to marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and support business development
* Degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Animal production or any other equivalent qualification
* Several years of experience in investment goods with relevant experience as a Sales Manager with P&L responsibilities. Preferably with background in cage-free system.
* Excellent networking and interpersonal skills
* Proactive and able to work independently
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills
You will be part of a dynamic and challenging working environment characterised by flat hierarchies and open and constructive cooperation. Take on exciting tasks in a rapidly growing market and contribute your skills with a lot of initiative.