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Country Manager (Animal Nutrition)

National Capital Region Permanent View Job Description
This leadership role is responsible for driving commercial performance, expanding market presence, strengthening customer partnerships, and leading a high-performing sales organization. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, guiding the local business through its next phase of growth while working closely with regional stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
  • Opportunity to join an MNC
  • Opportunity to lead the team in the PH

About Our Client

Our client is a global company focusing on animal nutrition.

Job Description

Business Leadership & Growth

  • Develop and execute the local business strategy in alignment with regional objectives.
  • Drive revenue growth, profitability, and market expansion across the Philippines.
  • Identify market opportunities and translate them into actionable commercial plans.
  • Monitor business performance and implement initiatives to achieve growth targets.



Sales & Commercial Excellence

  • Lead the development and execution of sales strategies to drive sustainable growth.
  • Establish commercial priorities and ensure disciplined execution across the sales organization.
  • Implement and strengthen sales processes, performance management systems, incentive programs, and commercial best practices.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, productivity, and continuous improvement.



Customer & Market Development

  • Strengthen relationships with existing customers while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
  • Leverage industry knowledge and market intelligence to expand the customer base.
  • Develop strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across the industry.
  • Represent the organization in customer meetings, industry events, and commercial negotiations.



People Leadership

  • Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of sales professionals.
  • Create an empowering and collaborative work environment while maintaining high performance standards.
  • Provide clear direction, support employee development, and build succession capabilities within the team.
  • Promote a strong culture of accountability, engagement, and customer focus.



Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with regional and support functions including regulatory, supply chain, finance, and marketing teams.
  • Ensure alignment between commercial objectives and business operations.
  • Drive collaboration across multiple stakeholders within a matrix organization.



Reporting & Business Management

  • Monitor sales performance, market trends, and business metrics.
  • Provide regular updates, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to regional leadership.
  • Maintain disciplined use of CRM systems and commercial reporting tools.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.

The Successful Applicant

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Agriculture, Life Sciences, Nutrition, Veterinary Science, Animal Science, or a related field. A nutrition-related background is highly preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of successful sales and business development experience with a demonstrated track record of growing revenue and market share.
  • Minimum 3 years of people leadership experience managing and developing commercial teams.
  • Experience operating within business-to-business commercial environments.
  • Strong understanding of the Philippine market and customer landscape.
  • Established relationships with key industry stakeholders and customers are highly advantageous.
  • Experience within a multinational organization is preferred, although strong local market leaders will also be considered.



Leadership Competencies

  • Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong commercial mindset with demonstrated success in driving business growth.
  • Strategic thinker who can translate plans into measurable results.
  • Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Comfortable working in multicultural and matrix environments.
  • Adaptable, resilient, and able to influence across different functions and cultures.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent role with opportunities for professional growth.
  • Opportunity to lead and grow the PH business.
Contact
Danica Mae Abante
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7088451
Phone number
+63 02 7795 2845

Job summary

Function
Sales
Sub Sector
General Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
National Capital Region
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Danica Mae Abante
Consultant contact
+63 02 7795 2845
Job Reference
JN-082026-7088451

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.