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Global Recruitment Director at Walker Lovell Recruitment

Business Manager – France (Crop Nutrition & Specialty Fertilizers)

Location: Toulouse, France

Compensation: Strong base + high-impact bonus, reflecting seniority and scope

Take the reins of France’s growth story in crop nutrition and specialty fertilizers.

Step into a pivotal leadership role where you’ll own the commercial strategy for France, driving market growth for a standout brand in crop nutrition and specialty fertilizers—backed by one of the world’s most respected agribusiness groups. This is your chance to shape a critical market with full autonomy, supported by global resources and an international peer network.

What’s on offer

• Performance-driven rewards: Strong base salary with a bonus structure directly linked to your results.
• Real ownership: Set and execute France’s commercial roadmap with the freedom to make strategic decisions.
• Group-wide collaboration: Work alongside business managers from other countries, sharing insights and aligning international approaches.
• Career-defining impact: Build on a strong platform to elevate France’s position within a high-growth, innovation-driven portfolio.
• Collaborative culture: Partner with skilled regulatory, technical, and supply chain teams who’ll back your strategy.

Why this stands out

You’ll be shaping the French market for a specialist brand while tapping into the power, stability, and innovation pipeline of a global agribusiness group. This blend of entrepreneurial scope and group support makes it a rare opportunity to truly make your mark.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and deliver France’s commercial strategy for crop nutrition and specialty fertilizers.
• Drive revenue and margin growth, translating market intelligence into targeted actions.
• Lead market analysis—anticipate trends, monitor competitors, and keep your strategy ahead of the curve.
• Coordinate closely with regulatory, supply chain, and technical teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Engage with international business managers to align broader strategy and leverage shared insights.

What you’ll bring

• Strong commercial and marketing background in France’s agribusiness sector—ideally focused on crop nutrition or specialty fertilizers.
• Deep understanding of local distribution channels and market drivers.
• Fluent English for effective collaboration across borders.
• A persuasive negotiator, confident decision-maker, and relationship builder.
• Degree from an Agricultural or Agronomy Engineering School.

Who this suits

You’re a commercially sharp leader with a pulse on France’s ag market. You enjoy setting strategy, nurturing distributor relationships, and being part of an international team that pushes each other to achieve more. If you want to lead France’s growth story under the umbrella of a global giant, this is the opportunity.

• Bonus structure tied directly to your personal impact
• Frequent travel across France, plus occasional international meetings
• Access to a global network driving strategy in crop nutrition and specialty fertilizers
• Space to build your market vision within a well-resourced, growth-focused environment

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Marketing

• Industries

  Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

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