Account manager (M/F)

Job Title: Account manager (M/F)
City, Country / Work mode: France, home office (Bretagne region - within a 100 km radius of Rennes) with frequent travel to clients (50%)

Open-ended contract position

Are you interested in working for an industry leader that values safety, sustainability and employee development? Then join our team as an Account Manager in Animal Nutrition! We are seeking a dynamic colleague to build strong client relationships, drive sales growth, and provide tailored solutions. Your role will involve strategic business development and seamless coordination with internal teams, ensuring customer satisfaction and optimizing product performance to enhance animal health, productivity and sustainability. Apply now to be part of our innovative and dedicated team!

About ANH

In 2024, dsm-firmenich shared its plan to find a new owner for the Animal Nutrition & Health (ANH) business, including vitamins. ANH, a dsm-firmenich company, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients. ANH is an innovation leader and increased its sales to € 3,3 bn with a team of more than 7800 people, driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

Your key responsibilities

Client Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, understand their specific needs, and propose tailored solutions.
Business Development: identify opportunities within existing customers, prospect new potential clients. You actively participate in sales strategy and achievement of commercial objectives.
Internal Coordination: Collaborate closely with research, development, production, and logistics teams to ensure products meet client expectations and are delivered on time. You act as the link between the client and various internal functions of the company.
Technical Support: Provide first level of technical support and advice to clients on product usage, innovations, and best practices in animal nutrition. You will be supported by a local species technical team.
Negotiation and Contractualization: Negotiate terms of contracts and commercial agreements, ensuring conditions are favourable for both parties and compliant with company policies.
Client Satisfaction Monitoring: Measure and analyse client satisfaction, gather feedback, and use it to continuously improve the products and services offered.

We offer

Innovative Products and Services: Engage in cutting-edge projects that push the boundaries of animal nutrition and additives, contributing to meaningful advancements in the industry.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate and talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared success.
Growth Opportunities: Benefit from continuous learning and development programs designed to enhance your skills and advance your career within a global leader in nutrition and health.
Impactful Work: Make a real difference by improving animal health, productivity and Sustainability, contributing to a more sustainable and ethical practices in the animal nutrition sector.
Dynamic Culture: Be part of an inclusive and dynamic work environment that values innovation, integrity, and excellence, where your ideas and contributions are always welcomed.
Global Reach: Experience the excitement of working for a company with a global presence, providing opportunities for international collaboration and career mobility.

You bring

The successful candidate will have:

Qualifications: BAC+5 engineer or equivalent in agrifoods.
Professional experience: Minimum 7 years' experience in nutrition, animal production.

Active Listening Capabilities: You excel at understanding clients' needs and concerns, ensuring that their feedback is heard and addressed effectively. Your ability to listen actively helps build trust and fosters strong, lasting relationships.
Strong Autonomy: You are self-driven and capable of working independently. Your proactive approach allows you to take initiative and make informed decisions that benefit both the client and the company.
Strong Team Spirit: You thrive in a team environment, contributing positively to group dynamics and supporting your colleagues. Your ability to work well with others ensures that collaborative efforts lead to successful outcomes.
Curiosity: You own a natural curiosity and a desire to learn and grow. Your inquisitive mindset drives you to stay updated on industry trends, explore new ideas, and seek innovative solutions to challenges.
Professional Network: You bring a valuable network of industry contacts that can open doors to new opportunities and partnerships. Your ability to leverage these relationships enhances our reach and strengthens our position in the market.
Good communication skills in English.

Our recruitment process
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading us your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal.

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.