Poultry Business Development Manager Italy

The Poultry Business Development Manager will be responsible for consolidating and expanding Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s poultry business within the assigned territory. The role will lead the development and execution of market and customer strategies aligned with regional and global priorities, with a clear focus on sustainable revenue growth, customer retention and increased market penetration.

The primary purpose of the position is to strengthen Lallemand’s presence across the poultry value chain and accelerate the adoption of its innovative microbial solutions. The successful candidate will identify and convert new business opportunities while developing long-term partnerships with poultry integrators, feed manufacturers, premix companies, distributors, producers and other key industry stakeholders.

Combining commercial acumen with strong technical credibility, the Poultry Business Development Manager will act as a trusted partner to customers. They will develop a thorough understanding of customers’ production, health, nutrition and sustainability challenges and translate Lallemand’s scientific expertise into differentiated value propositions and measurable business outcomes.

The role will also be responsible for protecting and developing the existing customer portfolio, building strategic account plans and maintaining a robust pipeline of qualified opportunities. This will include leading commercial discussions, supporting customer trials and proof-of-value initiatives, and contributing to successful product launches and market-development programmes.

Working closely with Sales, Technical Services, Marketing, Product Management and R&D, the Poultry Business Development Manager will connect local customer needs with Lallemand’s regional and global capabilities.

As an ambassador for Lallemand Animal Nutrition, the successful candidate will represent the company at customer meetings, technical seminars, conferences and industry events, further strengthening Lallemand’s position as a trusted partner in microbial solutions.

• University degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Agriculture or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong technical understanding of poultry production systems, health, nutrition and performance
• Fluent business English, both written and spoken.
• Valid driving licence where required by the responsibilities of the role.
• Experience engaging with poultry integrators, feed manufacturers, premix companies, distributors, producers or animal nutrition and health organisations.

• Experience supporting field trials and proof-of-value programmes.
• Experience with probiotics, yeast- or bacteria-based technologies, microbial derivatives, feed additives or related animal-nutrition solutions.

• Customer Centricity:
  Develop trusted, long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works effectively across functions, cultures and geographies and contributes positively to team objectives and collective success.
• Comunication:
  Engage effectively with veterinarians, nutritionists, production managers, technical directors, procurement teams, business owners and senior executives.

• Ability to translate scientific and technical concepts into clear, commercially relevant customer value

• Proven ability to develop relationships with senior customer stakeholders and manage complex, multi-stage commercial opportunities.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the assigned territory and internationally when required.
• Candidate must be resident in Italy. Ideally North or center of Italy.

Lallemand is a privately held Canadian…