Country Manager – Turkey

About Zinpro

For more than 50 years, Zinpro has pioneered the research and development of performance trace minerals and innovative solutions that improve the health and wellbeing of both animals and people. As a family-owned, privately held company in the U.S., we have grown steadily thanks to our quality products, expert staff, and a commitment to helping our customers achieve more through science-based trace mineral nutrition. With regional sales offices in 11 countries and products marketed in more than 70 countries worldwide, Zinpro is the global leader in advancing greater nutrition and smarter practices for a better, more sustainable world.

Working at Zinpro means you’ll make a positive difference in the world, working as part of an authentic and caring community of bright, passionate people. You’ll gain broad experience in a growing company known for its exceptional commitment to employees, customers, and our communities. And you’ll quickly see that your unique ideas and perspectives are valued here, where we work continually to create diverse, equitable and inclusive teams.

Position Summary

The Country Manager – Turkey will be responsible for Zinpro sales and marketing in Turkey as an independent contractor who performs services on Zinpro’s behalf. This position does not include any commercial transactions or any pricing. Agribusiness background is required; Animal Nutrition and/or Animal Health, is strongly preferred.

Essential Functions

• Participate in business planning, lead the strategic direction for our Turkey business
• Achieve sales goals and objectives within the established budget
• Set and evaluate Distributor goals and performance
• Train Distributor staff as needed, update on technical information
• Provide service, technical updates, and other collaborations with major customers
• Provide market intelligence information to management.
• Communicate effectively, reporting the status of the business.
• Identify new product and market opportunities for our business
• Identify threats, challenges, constraints to our business
• Develop and present formal presentations to customers and influencers.
• Promote product use and benefits to the customers and influencers.
• Conduct and demonstrate field trials as needed
• Suggest research opportunities to grow our business
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Business, preferably Veterinary or Animal Science.
• Minimum of 5+ years of agriculture industry sales and account management experience.
• The ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of business.
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment consists of multiple different environments: standard office, long periods in a motor vehicle, animal and/or manufacturing facilities, and at client/customers facilities.

Schedule Requirements

This position is expected to work within core business hours and requires participation in after-hours and weekend calls, customer/client events & meetings, and industry events.

Travel Requirements

Travel throughout the Turkey, Middle East, North Africa, and to overseas locations from time to time; business travel is approximately 50% of work time.

Competencies and Core Values
Must possess qualities and skills that align with Zinpro’s Core Values:

• Build Trust: We believe in being purposeful with our words and actions. We work to build trust with customers, vendors, and co-workers through being truthful and fulfilling our commitments. We honor our word and are accountable for our actions.

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  Win Together: We believe we can better achieve when we work united, internally and with customers. When we embrace and leverage our diverse individual talents with global perspectives, we create a team that’s stronger and smarter than any one individual. We are all bound by the belief that when we work together, we can realize greater potential.
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  Serve Generously: We believe in putting people first, supporting each other’s efforts and treating all with kindness and respect. We work in partnership with customers and ourselves to create opportunities; a win for another is a win for us.

• Always Improve: We believe in what’s right and pursuing continuous growth and improvement for customers, our company, and ourselves. Our high expectations drive us to consistently and reliably deliver the highest quality. We work to be better each day.
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  Dream Big: We believe advancement starts with an unquenchable curiosity. We embrace the freedom to explore, create, and express ideas without the fear of failure. We always learn from each other and our customers, from our successes and our mistakes.

Zinpro Corporation provides individual career growth opportunities and an excellent benefits package.