Sales Manager, Western Africa -Animal Nutrition

Job Title: Sales Manager, Western Africa -Animal Nutrition

Location: Nigeria

Work Model: Remote work, traveling across region

At dsm-firmenich Nutritional Products, we're pushing boundaries in the global feed additives market with groundbreaking animal nutrition solutions. We're seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts across the Western African region, based in Nigeria, a key and competitive market demanding product excellence and cost efficient solutions

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement a regional business plan to boost dsm-firmenich's market share, aligning with global ANH strategies and commercial guidelines.
Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Account Managers, ensuring they meet KPI objectives and enhance professional standards.
Oversee sales team activities across Western Africa, managing a diverse portfolio of customers and distribution partners.
Identify new business opportunities in existing and emerging Western African markets.
Gain deep insights into customers and market landscape across the region, sharing this knowledge to shape dsm-firmenich 's market position.
Ensure seamless processes from order to cash, collaborating with support functions to elevate customer experiences across the region.
Prepare and launch local nutritional concepts in target Western African markets to address customer needs and help advance the animal nutrition and health industry

We offer:

Collaborative team environment
Opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimization
Training and development programs
A role in a dynamic and results-driven organization
Exposure to international operations and travel opportunities
An inclusive and multicultural team with respect for everyone

Qualifications:

Master's degree or equivalent in animal nutrition, health, or related fields. Formal business qualifications are an asset.
Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in sales leadership within the animal nutrition or feed additives industry.
Strong understanding of the Western African market, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strategic thinker with a customer-centric approach and a results-driven mindset.

We welcome candidates who are ready to be based in Nigeria to join our dynamic team. Together, let's shape the future of animal nutrition across the region. We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving industry. Apply now if you're passionate about sales, innovation, and making a positive environmental impact!

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.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply online by uploading your resume in English via our career portal. Due to privacy regulations, we can only actively interact with applications via our career portal. Please submit your application in English.

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.