Global Customer Manager - Petfoods and IngredientsVeterinary Services & Animal Welfare (Farming, Animals & Conservation)Full timeAlliance Group are proud to be a leading food and solutions company. We have been supplying New Zealand's finest grass-fed lamb, beef, and venison for more than 70 years. Our products are enjoyed in more than 65 countries across the globe, from the rich tapestry of the United Kingdom to the intriguing and ancient wonders of Asia.We want to be recognised as an organisation that delivers our vision of being a world-class global food and solutions company while creating prosperity for our farming families, respecting our people, delivering quality produce solutions for our customers, and operating a sustainable and commercially successful co-operative. To achieve this, we need to attract and retain the best and the brightest talent who share our values and our commitment to New Zealand Farmers.The Global Customer Manager – Pet Foods and Ingredients plays a pivotal role in developing and delivering sustainable and profitable pet food strategies. This is not your everyday role and is a fantastic opportunity for someone to positively challenge and change the way people think.Reporting to the Director Specialty, Ingredients, Materials and ANZ, you will be required to travel and work with stakeholders across the globe.The key duties of the role include:Lead technical discussions with key customers that shape Alliance Petfood strategy.Create and lead movement and transformation required across the total enterprise and shareholders to realise the pet food and ingredients opportunity.Establish and maintain key relationships with stakeholders both externally and internally.Partner with Alliance Sales and Marketing teams, and work to develop team capabilities by leveraging category knowledge.Establish and maintain a point of contact for all Pet Food and Ingredients both Nationally and Internationally.Achieve financial commitments contained in the business plan and budget.Nga painga - what's in it for you?We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Care, Accountability, Communication, Team, Initiative, and Courage) that underpin our way of working together.On offer is:Health insurance subsidies for you and your family5 weeks of Annual Leave (1 week extra)Ongoing Support and TrainingSocial Club opportunitiesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)International TravelThe chance to think outside the box and challenge yourselfWe want you to be successful in this role, and to do that, you need to have a strong technical understanding of the nutritional characteristics that Alliance products contribute to a pet foods brand's formulation.You will also have:At least 3 years' experience in small animal health or nutritionInnovative thinking and the ability to positively influence others.A strong and healthy work ethic.Excellent relationship management skillsLive within 1 hour distance of an airportExperience working as a commercial manager within the red meat sector.Small animal veterinary or animal nutrition qualifications are highly desirable.Ko koe pea tenei? - Sound like your kind of role?If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high-performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application and we look forward to hearing from you.With our ongoing commitment towards health and safety, you'll undergo a pre-employment drug test that will form part of your application.Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful applicant if they are relocating.Applications will be assessed as they are receivedApplications close Thursday 29th August 2024
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