Business Manager, Dairy & Beef (upper Midwest)

Adisseo France S.A.S • Alpharetta, GA

18d

About The Position

Adisseo is seeking a Business Manager – Dairy & Beef to own and grow our ruminant business in the Upper Midwest (MN, ND, SD, IA, and NE). This role combines commercial leadership, technical credibility, and relationship-driven selling to deliver sustainable growth for both Adisseo and our customers.
As a Business Manager, you will act as a trusted partner to nutritionists, producers, feed mills, and distribution partners, helping them improve animal performance while contributing to a more efficient and sustainable food system. You will have autonomy over your territory, supported by a collaborative and cross-functional team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Nutrition, Agriculture, or a related field
• 5+ experience building trusted relationships in the dairy and/or beef industry, with the ability to engage credibly with nutritionists, producers, and industry partners
• A consultative, solution-oriented selling approach, combining technical understanding with strong commercial judgment
• Ability to develop and execute a territory strategy, balancing short-term opportunities with long-term growth
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across diverse stakeholders
• Solid organizational and time-management skills to manage a geographically dispersed territory
• Comfort working autonomously while actively contributing to a collaborative team environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of amino acid balancing concepts and experience working with formulation tools such as CNCPS or NRC
• Ability to translate technical concepts into clear, practical value for customers
• Curiosity and learning agility, with an interest in continuously developing technical and commercial expertise
• Comfort using data, digital tools, and CRM systems to inform decisions and manage the business

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive sustainable growth for Adisseo’s dairy and beef portfolio, including Smartamine® M, MetaSmart®, Selisseo®, DynOmik®, and other specialty products
• Own the territory strategy by creating, implementing, and maintaining a robust business plan aligned with regional sales objectives
• Build long-term, trust-based relationships with key decision makers and influencers, including dairy and beef nutritionists, producers/managers, and feed mill personnel
• Promote amino acid balancing concepts and work collaboratively with customers and nutritionists to identify tailored nutritional solutions
• Collaborate closely with Technical Managers, Marketing, and other Business Managers to deliver integrated solutions and a consistent customer experience
• Represent Adisseo at industry conferences, customer meetings, and networking events, reinforcing our reputation as a leader in amino acid and animal nutrition
• Maintain accurate and timely activity reporting through CRM tools, providing visibility into opportunities, challenges, and market dynamics within the territory

Benefits

• Inclusive & diverse Culture: Be part of a multicultural and global team of 62 nationalities, operating in 100+ countries, that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and supports work-life balance in a respectful and safe work environment.
• Benefits: care program, vacation & paid time off, profit-sharing and performance incentives.
• Learning & Career Development: benefit from continuous training, mentoring, and learning programs, with equal access to career advancement and leadership opportunities.
• Sustainable and innovative company: work on meaningful projects using cutting-edge technology, with the freedom to innovate and make a real difference. Because we contribute to feeding 8 billion people, sustainability is not an option - it is our ambition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level