Technical Sales Manager Animal Nutrition – CEE & Balkans

Perstorp Animal Nutrition is looking for a motivated and results-driven

Technical Sales Manager – Central / Eastern Europe & Balkan Region
(Fulltime)

As a Technical Sales Manager for Perstorp Animal Nutrition, you will be responsible for managing your designated region and driving sales growth through strong technical support and customer engagement. In a dynamic and growing B2B market, you will be part of the Sales organization, working closely with Marketing & Technology in an open, collaborative, and performance-driven environment. A key part of this role is to position Perstorp as a preferred technical partner for customers, working in close partnership to understand their challenges and identify the right solutions.

This role combines technical expertise with key account management, with a strong focus on distributors across Central/Eastern Europe and the Balkan region. You will spend most of your time technically promoting our solutions, visiting customers, and supporting distributors through training and hands-on guidance, always aiming to build long-term partnerships and create value through tailored, effective solutions.

Principal accountabilities:

• Drive sales performance in the region (Central/Eastern Europe, Balkan region), achieving targets for volume, revenue, and margin

• Provide high-quality technical support, training, and guidance to customers and partners

• Develop and manage customer relationships to grow new business and maintain existing accounts

• Support and execute commercial trials and ensure proper follow-up and data collection

• Monitor market trends and share insights on competitors and opportunities

• Manage the sales pipeline and maintain accurate CRM data and forecasts

• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Technology, Regulatory) to align on strategy and customer needs

• Represent Perstorp in the market through events, networking, and customer engagement

What do we expect from you?

You hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural or Life Sciences and have strong experience in technical sales, research, or support within the animal nutrition or feed industry. You bring in-depth knowledge of the regional market, including its structure and key influencers.

You have a proven track record of achieving commercial results while delivering technical value to customers. You are customer-oriented, commercially driven, and capable of building strong relationships both internally and externally.

Additionally, you:

• Are an excellent communicator with strong presentation and networking skills

• Combine technical expertise with a commercial mindset

• Are proactive, independent, and solution-oriented

• Are a team player with the ability to influence and collaborate across functions

• Are willing to travel frequently within the region

What do we offer?

We offer a challenging international position with significant responsibility and impact, where you can further develop your technical and commercial capabilities.

In addition, we provide:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

• Flexibility and autonomy in your role

• A competitive salary and benefits package based on your experience

Above all, you will be joining a passionate team with highly skilled and committed colleagues!

Interested?
Are you looking for a position with a lot of variation and ample opportunities to grow? Then this might be the job for you! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Enrico Appiano, Sales Director Europe, via Enrico.Appiano@perstorp.com. We would love to hear from you.

About Perstorp Animal Nutrition
Perstorp Animal Nutrition is part of the Perstorp Group. Founded in Sweden in 1881, Perstorp’s focused innovation builds on more than 140 years of experience, representing a complete chain of solutions in organic chemistry, process technology and application development. Perstorp Group is since October 2022 a wholly owned subsidiary of PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), Malaysia’s leading integrated chemicals provider and part of PETRONAS Group.

Perstorp believes in improving everyday life – making it safer, more convenient and more environmentally sound for billions of people all over the world. As a world-leading specialty chemicals company, our innovations provide essential properties for products used every day and everywhere. You’ll find us all the way from your car and mobile phone to towering wind turbines and the local dairy farm. Simply put, we work to make good products even better, with a clear sustainability agenda.