Job Description Summary:
\nAviagen is seeking a Business Manager to lead our growth across the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This key role drives commercial success, oversees partnerships and joint ventures, and ensures excellence in the sales and delivery of GP (Grandparent) and PS (Parent Stock) products.
\nYou\u2019ll manage strategic relationships with distributors and JVs, identify new business opportunities, and guide market expansion initiatives. Working closely with regional and global teams, you\u2019ll develop and execute business plans, forecasts, and budgets that support long-term growth.
\nAbout Aviagen:
\nSince 1923, Aviagen has been a preferred global poultry breeding company with a mission to help its customers \u2014 the world\u2019s chicken meat producers \u2014 supply sustainable, affordable and nutritious protein to their growing communities. Aviagen is based in Huntsville, Alabama, US., with operations across the UK, Europe, Turkiye, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the US, and joint ventures in Asia and Africa. The company employs close to 8,000 people, and serves customers in 100 countries.
\nAt Aviagen, our mission is to be the world\u2019s preferred supplier of quality broiler breeding stock. Our vision is to play a leading role in feeding future generations by providing quality broiler breeding stock to produce a healthy and sustainable source of protein.
\nOur shared values are the foundation that unites everyone at Aviagen:
\n\u2022 Positive Attitude
\n\u2022 Customer Focused
\n\u2022 Team Oriented
\n\u2022 Respectful
\n\u2022 Continuous Improvement
\n\u2022 Integrity
\n\u2022 Caring
\nLeadership development program<\/p>\n
Job Description:<\/p>\n
About the Role:<\/p>\n
Lead and grow GP and PS sales across the SSA region, increasing market share and profitability.
\nBuild and manage relationships with distributors, customers, and joint venture (JV) partners.
\nOversee JV performance, governance, and alignment with Aviagen\u2019s strategic goals.
\nDevelop and implement business plans, forecasts, and budgets.
\nIdentify new market, partnership, and investment opportunities.
\nProvide market insights and performance reports to regional and global leadership.
\nEnsure compliance with Aviagen\u2019s standards and policies.
\nCollaborate with technical, planning, and marketing teams to deliver customer and product excellence.
\nSupport leadership development, succession planning, and team growth within the region.<\/p>\n
Business management courses
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\nLocation:\u00a0Flexible within TMEA (Turkiye-Middle East-Africa) Region
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\nTravel:\u00a0~30\u201340% (~140days\/year)
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\nAbout You:<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Agriculture, or related field (MBA preferred).
\n8\u201310 years of commercial experience, ideally in agribusiness, livestock, or poultry.
\nProven success managing distributors or JVs across multiple countries.
\nStrong leadership, negotiation, and financial management skills.
\nStrategic mindset with excellent analytical and communication abilities.
\nFluent in English (French an advantage).
\nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite.<\/p>\n
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\nWhy Join Aviagen TMEA?
\nAt Aviagen TMEA, you\u2019ll be part of a diverse, multicultural, and high-performing team that operates across more than 60 countries \u2014 from Turkiye to South Africa and beyond. Our region is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing within Aviagen, offering the excitement of working in markets that are constantly evolving and full of opportunity.
\nYou\u2019ll collaborate with talented colleagues who speak multiple languages, bring unique cultural insights, and share a common passion for driving progress in poultry genetics and food sustainability. Every day, you\u2019ll make a tangible impact \u2014 helping customers succeed, developing innovative solutions, and shaping the future of food security across an entire region.
\nIf you thrive in a global, fast-paced, and purpose-driven environment where every voice counts,\u00a0Aviagen TMEA is the place to grow, lead, and make a difference.
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