Senior Manager, Market Strategy & Portfolio Management, Animal NA

Novonesis•Franklinton, LA

7d•$180,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Market Strategy & Portfolio Management for Novonesis’s North America Animal group, you will help define where the business competes, how it wins, and where it invests. The role shapes strategies for long-term growth and profitability across beef cattle, dairy, silage, swine, poultry, and pet markets, working closely with commercial leaders, global partners, and cross-functional teams. As a member of the North American Animal Leadership Team, you will bring an independent strategic perspective to commercial decision-making and help align regional and global priorities. The role combines market strategy, portfolio management, pricing leadership, team development, and commercialization. It includes leading the regional marketing team, guiding portfolio and investment choices, supporting strategic pricing and customer negotiations, and aligning teams around product launches and growth plans. The position is based in Franklinton, North Carolina, with a hybrid work arrangement. Novonesis describes its purpose as using biology-rooted solutions to address major challenges and notes its focus on innovation, sustainability, and continuous growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
At least 12 years of progressive experience in animal nutrition, animal health, feed additives, livestock production, agribusiness, or a closely related industry.
Previous people leadership experience, including developing talent and leading commercial or marketing professionals.
Significant experience in strategic marketing, portfolio management, commercial strategy, business development, product management, or a combination of these disciplines.
Demonstrated success developing growth strategies and influencing senior leaders on commercial, portfolio, and investment decisions.
Strong knowledge of animal production segments and the ability to build credibility across beef, dairy, silage, swine, poultry, and pet markets.
Experience leading strategic pricing initiatives, product commercialization efforts, market development programs, and complex customer opportunities.
Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate complex market insights into clear business recommendations.
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing capabilities.
Proven ability to lead through influence and align diverse cross-functional teams around shared priorities.

Nice To Haves

MBA, master’s degree, or other advanced degree.

Responsibilities

Set North American market and portfolio strategy across beef, dairy, silage, swine, poultry, and pet, identifying priorities that support sustainable growth and profitability.
Lead and develop the Animal regional marketing team, setting priorities for marketing communications, sales enablement, trade shows, and customer engagement, and guiding use of the regional marketing budget.
Advise the commercial leadership team with an independent perspective, challenge assumptions, and guide decisions about markets, customers, pricing, and investments.
Own portfolio performance and strategic planning, using market, customer, competitive, and financial insights to recommend where to invest, position, build, partner, or deprioritize.
Identify and shape growth opportunities, including market white spaces, portfolio gaps, new segments, channel opportunities, and unmet customer needs, and build the case for action.
Set commercial strategy for priority product launches, aligning sales, technical, global marketing, and other teams on target customers, positioning, pricing, adoption plans, and success measures.
Guide strategic pricing and major customer negotiations, helping account teams assess value, competitive position, profitability, trade-offs, and long-term business potential.
Represent North America in senior regional and global forums on portfolio, innovation, investment, and commercial priorities, and mobilize cross-functional teams to deliver agreed plans.

Benefits

Estimated salary range of $180,000–$200,000 plus a 15% bonus.
401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution.
Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation, 12 holidays, and 2 weeks of Wellness Time.
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Healthcare savings account option.
Employee assistance program.
Parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement.
Benefits begin on the first day.
Professional development opportunities and opportunities to expand leadership capabilities.