**Job title –** Account Manager, Animal Nutrition **Location –** New Zealand **Job model –** Remote New Zealand has a rapidly growing ruminant business that requires local technical leadership. The role supports a highly engaged sales team, in-demand proprietary products and a great customer base. An opportunity to pick up knowledge from recognised world leaders in nutrition and to have a genuine positive industry impact. **Your key responsibilities** + Responsible for defining and meeting sales targets for assigned customers, including new and existing customers. + Responsible for managing assigned customer accounts. + Responsible for the drafting and implementation of individual key account plans. + Responsible for developing NZ team’s understanding of industry requirements and opportunities. + Responsible for growing customer awareness of local product solutions. + Responsible for planning and forecasting product requirements. + Collaborate closely with Head of Sales and regional performance solutions product team to develop local solutions. **We offer** + An opportunity to be part of the best team in the industry. + To genuinely impact lives bringing sustainable, profitable solutions to farmers. + An opportunity to learn from world leaders. + Input into business wide decisions including product design, marketing. + Easy to get on with customers. + Competitive remuneration / vehicle / bonus opportunities. **You bring** + Bachelor’s degree in Animal Nutrition or Science or related field as a minimum. + Minimum 3 year’s experience in the animal stockfeed, animal production, feed additive or premix industry in Oceania, preferably in a technical or marketing role. + A strong sense of accountability – you take initiative, speak up, and see things through. You are responsible and focus on what matters. + An innovator’s instinct – you’re always looking for better, smarter, more sustainable ways to make an impact. + Curiosity and an open mind- because you believe progress starts with asking, “Is there a better way?”. + A collaborative spirit – you’re at your best when working across teams, functions and countries. + A focus on unity- with stakeholders and customers. + Sound technical and practical understanding of animal nutrition and feed formulation. **About dsm-firmenich** At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we **go beyond, together.** **DEI and equal opportunity statement** At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work. **Agency statement** We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.