Business Development Manager Feed Health, in Chicago IL / Boyceville WI / remotely.

Ohly is the third largest yeast extract producer in the world with sites in Germany and the USA. We develop, produce and deliver high-quality yeast-based flavours and specialty powders. Ohly is part of the $17.6bn turnover Associated British Food (ABF) Group. ABF is a broad portfolio of businesses which includes Primark, Ovaltine, Twinings, AB Enzymes, and is the world’s second largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast.ABF takes a long-term perspective on investment and performance, and stimulates entrepreneurship by giving high degrees of autonomy to operational businesses. This means that decisions are taken as close as possible to their point of impact allowing teams the freedom to act, in order to be successfully flexible and fast. ABF invests a great deal in selecting and developing the right people for Ohly and the broader ABF group of companies.Ohly has a great opportunity for a Business Development Manager Feed Health to join our team in Chicago IL / Boyceville WI / remotely.Advance Animal Nutrition. Create Impact. Drive Innovation at Ohly.We are looking for a passionate and commercially driven Business Development Manager Feed Health to lead the execution of Ohly’s Feed Health strategy across global markets.In this role, you will act as a key interface between market, customers, and internal teams—translating industry needs into innovative products, solutions, and partnerships. You will position Ohly as a trusted expert in feed health and functional ingredients while driving sustainable business growth.Your Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy Implementation & Market RepresentationLead the implementation of Ohly’s Feed Health strategy, both internally and externallyRepresent Ohly as a credible, agile partner to customers, distributors, and industry stakeholdersAct as a key expert and ambassador in the feed health and pet food industryBusiness Development & Customer EngagementDevelop and grow business with key customers, partners, and prospectsDrive opportunities from concept to closure through technical application advice and commercial supportCoordinate closely with Innovation, Product Management, and Supply Chain to ensure customer successBuild, maintain, and expand a strong professional network across the industryInnovation & Market InsightsTranslate customer and market needs into innovation and supply chain requirementsInfluence internal development pipelines toward high-value, market-relevant solutionsIdentify and develop new product ideas, applications, and market opportunitiesRecognize patentable concepts and drive their protection in collaboration with internal stakeholdersStay current on scientific, technological, and market trendsAdditional ResponsibilitiesPlan and coordinate animal feeding trials to generate application data where neededEnsure all customer interactions are properly documented in CRM systemsContribute actively to strategic reviews and business direction discussionsAct as a key influencer, aligning colleagues and partners through strong communication and collaborationYou Should HaveQualifications & ExperienceMaster’s degree in Animal Nutrition or a related fieldMinimum 2+ years of industry experience in animal feed, feed additives, or related sectorsStrong expertise in feed formulation and functional ingredients, ideally combining scientific and practical experienceFluent in English (written and spoken)Professional ExpertiseIn-depth knowledge of animal nutrition, especially feed formulation and functional ingredients/additivesStrong ability to evaluate technical and commercial feasibility of new ideasUnderstanding of the relationship between formulation, performance, and economicsMethodological SkillsProven experience in project managementAbility to translate complex scientific data into clear, actionable insightsStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilitiesPersonal & Social CompetenciesEntrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven mindsetStrong customer focus and enthusiasm for market engagementExcellent communication and presentation skillsCreative thinker with the ability to identify new business opportunitiesCollaborative team player with high flexibility and adaptabilitySelf-starter who thrives in a dynamic environmentYou bring passion, curiosity, and a strong drive to create value—for customers and for Ohly. You influence through expertise, empathy, and convincing communication, helping the organization stay ahead of market needs and technological developments.We look forward to your application including information about your earliest possible start date and salary expectations!