Asia Pacific Swine Technical Manager

About the role

Lesaffre's Phileo business unit, which develops probiotic solutions for animal health, welfare and productivity, is looking for an Asia Pacific Swine Technical Manager based in Ho Chi Minh City. The role aims to develop Phileo product sales across all swine segments in the Asia Pacific region, supporting local sales and technical teams and distributors through technical training and conviction trials.

Key responsibilities

• Support commercial teams by organizing technical trainings for staff, distributors and customers, and assisting them in winning and retaining business through product applications, client meetings and key account management.
• Coordinate field evaluations of products, projects and services, and propose and run conviction trials for customers.
• Contribute to technical articles, newsletters and documents, and organize regional swine events such as symposiums and seminars.
• Provide technical support to new, existing and potential accounts, correct application problems and assess customer needs.
• Help build the product portfolio and innovation programs, support R&D trials, and manage a network of key opinion leaders.
• Monitor competitors' innovations and product positioning, gather market data (head, yield, price, feed production) and contribute to the swine strategy.

Required profile

• Agricultural engineer, veterinarian specialized or PhD in the swine domain with a nutrition background.
• Strong working knowledge of swine nutrition, production systems and disease issues, with excellent analytical skills.
• At least 10 years of practical experience.
• Indirect leadership style, strong and diplomatic communication, adaptability and creativity.
• English is essential; other languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Thorough understanding of probability and statistics, and ability to use statistical programs (a plus).
• Ability to travel internationally, at least 50% of the time, including weekend and early/late hours.