Regional Sales Manager CEE (Swine Genetics)
Home office (based in CEE) – frequent travel in the assigned region
If you enjoy working in an international environment, have a strong commercial mindset, and are goal oriented, this role could be a great fit for you! We’re looking for a modern leader who motivates and empowers self-driven individuals, thinks creatively, and approaches challenges from different angles - supported by solid experience in a sales leadership role within the livestock sector.
O DanBred
DanBred P/S is a leading international provider of advanced pig genetics, headquartered in Vejle, Denmark. The company delivers high-quality genetic products and breeding programs designed to support the production of efficient, healthy pigs.
Working closely with customers and partners worldwide, DanBred enables the production of premium pork using fewer resources. Its genetics are developed to maximize efficiency, ensure high animal health standards, and enhance meat quality—empowering producers to achieve the lowest possible cost of production while meeting growing demands for sustainability.
DanBred is working closely with major producers and integrated farming operations to optimize production results. The company combines genetic excellence with technical support, helping customers achieve high performance and long-term business success. To further strengthen its presence and to develop strategic partnerships across Central and Eastern Europe, DanBred is looking for a Regional Sales Manager CEE. This newly established position will have an important role in shaping the future structure of DanBred’s local operations in the region. The Regional Sales Manager
CEE will build up and maintain a local organization to handle the overall operation of DanBred’s activities.
Stanowisko
Lead and manage the commercial development and strategic growth of DanBred in CEE.
- Management responsibility for Central and Eastern Europe, with a strong focus on key accounts
- and long-term partnerships.
- Develop DanBred’s activities in the region and drive the sale of DanBred’s genetic solutions to
- commercial and integrated pig producers with a personal hands-on and can-do approach.
- Drive sales and market expansion by identifying new business opportunities. Strengthen the
- company’s position on existing markets in accordance with DanBred’s overall corporate strategy.
- Motivate, retain and develop the employees into a high-performing team.
- Provide ongoing inputs to the strategic development to the Regional Director Europe.
- Develop a deep understanding of customer needs to tailor solutions and enhance customer
- satisfaction.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry stakeholders
- The Regional Sales Manager CEE is reporting to the Regional Director Europe.
Profil
A natural sales leader with long-term vision on the pig sector in CEE.
Requirements:
- Higher degree in Zootechnics, Agricultural Science or Management.
- Min. 3 – 5 years of sales managerial experience in the livestock sector, knowledge of the pig
- sector is an asset.
- Fluent English, other European languages are a plus.
- Willingness to travel extensively in Central & Eastern Europe.
Competences:
- Natural leadership skills, outstanding in cross-country cooperation, and a clear communicator.
- Excellent networking skills (both internally and externally).
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Ability to build trust with senior stakeholders.
- Self-propelled, willing to develop and meet the needs of business growth.
- Cultural awareness and adaptability across CEE and its markets.
Oferta
Danbred offers a challenging, high-impact role within an ambitious and internationally leading player in the field of swine genetics. You will be responsible for developing strategic partnerships across Central and Eastern Europe, working closely with major industry players and key accounts at the highest level. You will operate in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with strong market positions in the region, where there is clear ambition to further expand and invest. This role provides the opportunity to shape and grow the business, contributing directly to the company’s long-term success. You will be part of a small but highly professional and international team, with close collaboration across countries and functions. The position offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders, both internally and externally. The company offers a high level of autonomy and responsibility, allowing you to act with an entrepreneurial mindset and take ownership. As the organization continues to grow, you can also contribute to building and developing the regional team.
Application
DanBred has outsourced recruitment and selection for the Regional Sales Manager CEE exclusively to CeresRecruitment Polska. Your application (English version of your cv) can be sent via www.ceresrecruitment.pl. For more information, please contact Joanna Lip on +48 692 434 896. More information about DanBred, can be found on www.danbred.com. A personality questionnaire may be part of the recruitment process.
