Commercial Director Europe

ph3Overview /h3 pbKemin Animal Nutrition Health EMENA /b is seeking an experienced bCommercial Director Europe /b to lead our commercial strategy, sales performance, business development, and customer growth agenda across Europe, North Africa, and Israel. This senior commercial leadership role is responsible for driving sustainable revenue growth, profitability, market expansion, customer retention, strategic account development, and commercial excellence across multiple countries. As a key member of the European Leadership Team, you will shape and execute the regional commercial strategy, lead high-performing commercial teams, and partner closely with Marketing, Technical Services, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Regulatory, and Product Management. You will play a critical role in bstrengthening /b Kemin’s bmarket position, accelerating profitable growth /b, and building the commercial capabilities needed for long-term business success. /p pThis role is ideal for a proven commercial leader with strong experience in bsales leadership, PL ownership, key account management, revenue growth, pricing strategy, go-to-market execution, and multi-country team leadership. Experience in Animal Nutrition, Agriculture, Animal Science, Animal Health, Feed Additives, Ingredients, Life Sciences, or related B2B industries /b is highly valued. /p h3Responsibilities /h3 pThe Commercial Director Europe will lead the commercial organization across the region and will be accountable for delivering profitable growth, expanding market presence, strengthening customer relationships, and improving commercial execution. You will translate company objectives into clear regional growth plans and ensure strong alignment between commercial priorities, customer needs, and business performance. You will lead all commercial activities across Europe, North Africa, and Israel, including commercial strategy, sales execution, business development, strategic account planning, pricing, margin management, forecasting, pipeline management, commercial governance, and talent development. In this role, you will influence business direction, develop future commercial leaders, and ensure that teams are focused on the right markets, customers, and growth opportunities. /p h3What you will do /h3 ul liDevelop and execute the European commercial strategy, translating business objectives into clear regional growth plans. /li liLead sales performance, business development, revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion across Europe, North Africa, and Israel. /li liIdentify market opportunities, customer growth potential, expansion initiatives, and strategic priorities that strengthen Kemin’s competitive position. /li liDrive market penetration, customer acquisition, customer retention, and share‑of‑wallet growth across priority markets and customer segments. /li liBuild and strengthen executive‑level relationships with key customers, strategic accounts, distributors, and industry stakeholders. /li liOwn regional commercial revenue, gross margin, profitability, and PL performance. /li liLead pricing strategy, margin management, value‑based selling, and commercial investment decisions to maximize profitable growth. /li liEnsure disciplined sales execution through robust forecasting, opportunity management, CRM adoption, pipeline management, and account planning. /li liLead monthly business reviews, performance tracking, commercial governance, and recovery plans when results deviate from targets. /li liChampion commercial excellence by standardizing best practices, improving sales processes, and strengthening execution discipline across countries and teams. /li liUse data, analytics, market insights, customer feedback, and digital tools to improve decision‑making, productivity, and commercial effectiveness. /li liBuild, coach, and develop a high‑performing commercial organization with a strong culture of accountability, ownership, and results. /li liLead talent development, workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development across the commercial function. /li liPartner closely with Marketing, Technical Services, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Regulatory, and Product Management to deliver customer‑focused solutions and business results. /li liLead cross‑functional change initiatives that improve customer success, commercial performance, organizational effectiveness, and long‑term growth. /li liServe as a key member of the European Leadership Team, helping shape business strategy and supporting Kemin’s long‑term growth objectives. /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 pWe are looking for a commercially strong, strategic, and hands‑on leader with a proven track record in commercial leadership, sales management, business development, PL ownership, strategic account management, and profitable growth. The ideal candidate has experience leading sales and commercial teams across multiple countries and is comfortable operating in a complex, matrix