KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and maintain professional working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.Optimize new product launch execution and existing product growth execution based on continuous improvement.Introduce strategy changes based on performance objectives.Maintain excellent relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, meet regularly and work closely with them to "test" and to identify new product development opportunities.Build products from existing ideas and help to develop new ideas based on industry experience and contacts with customers and prospects.Manage the entire product line life cycle from strategic planning to tactical activities.Specify market requirements for current and future products by conducting market research supported by on-going visits to customers and non-customers.Analyse collected industry data to highlight trends and optimisation needs for customers.Support the overall Sales proposal preparation.Conduct thorough financial analysis on all new opportunities using the Return on Investment ("ROI") model.Develop and implement a company-wide go-to-market plan, working with all departments to execute.Ensure all administrative responsibilities relating to compliance are adhered too.Ensure required OHS and quality standards are prioritised and adhered to at all times. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCEMSc (Animal Science)Evidenced knowledge of animal nutrition, health, and production of animal nutrition-related products.At least 5 years of solid commercial or account management experience in animal health and monogastric nutrition with a solid understanding of application and product formulations.Understanding and experience in feed formulations involving probiotics and enzymes is an added advantage.Experience and understanding of consumer insights and consumer behaviours.Experience in building customer relationships across diverse cultures, countries and industries.Proven track record in successfully launching animal feed products and services will be advantageous.