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Cluster Lead - Poultry

Cargill

Full time On-site
Experience
8–12 years
Location
Pune
Work mode
On-site
Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Job Purpose and Impact

To lead and grow the poultry additives and premix business within the assigned region by driving sales, developing key customer relationships, managing the regional sales team, and executing business strategies to achieve volume, value, and profitability targets.

Key Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

  • Achieve regional sales targets for poultry additives and premix products
  • Develop and implement regional sales plans aligned with national business strategy
  • Identify new business opportunities, key accounts, and growth segments based on customer JTBD's

Key Account & Customer Management
  • Build strong relationships with key customers, integrators, consultants, and distributors.
  • Lead negotiations on pricing, contracts, and commercial terms within company guidelines.
  • Ensure high customer satisfaction through technical-commercial coordination and timely issue resolution.

Channel & Distributor Management
  • Appoint, manage, and develop distributors and channel partners in the region.
  • Monitor distributor performance, inventory, credit control, and market coverage.
  • Strengthen route-to-market effectiveness and ensure compliance with company policies.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop Sales Leads in the geography
  • Set clear targets, KPIs, and performance reviews for the sales team.
  • Build a high-performance, customer-focused sales culture.

Market Intelligence & Strategy
  • Track market trends, competitor activity, pricing, and customer preferences.
  • Provide regular market feedback and business insights to management.
  • Support demand forecasting and sales planning.

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Work closely with SMT, Technical Services, and other cross function teams.
    Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
    • Sales volume and value achievement
    • Regional profitability and contribution margin
    • New customer acquisition and retention
    • Team performance and capability development


Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in science or relevant streams , A degree in Veterinary and Animal Sciences will be an added advantage.
  • 8-12 years of experience in Poultry nutrition, additives, or premix sales or more.
  • Minimum 3-5 years in a regional or team leadership role
  • Experience of handling Large integrators, Feed manufacturers, and Layer farms.

About company

We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products that are vital for living. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials - from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to alternative fuel.

Today, the need to make our food system more sustainable and resilient is urgent. Sitting at the heart of the global supply chain, we have a unique ability, and responsibility, to help. Through innovations, strategic partnerships, and 159 years of experience, we help businesses grow, and communities and people around the world flourish — today, and for generations to come.

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