Location: Flexible within Norway or Europe
At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet.
At Corbion, we are the global leader in sustainable algal Omega-3 production, dedicated to enhancing the health and productivity of pets, livestock, and aquaculture. With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, we’re shaping the future of animal nutrition to meet the evolving needs of the global market.
We’re looking for a Technical Services Manager – Aquaculture Nutrition to join our fast-growing business unit. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a compact, diverse, and international team, full of drive and energy, within a larger corporate organization. Together, we’re making a meaningful impact on sustainability and animal nutrition while delivering cutting-edge solutions to our customers.
Your Role:
As a Technical Sales Manager, you will be the bridge between Corbion and our customers, ensuring they receive top-notch technical support and service while advancing the use of algae-based ingredients in aquaculture feed. Your key responsibilities include:
- Providing technical support to customers and our commercial team on fish nutrition and formulation solutions related to algae-based ingredients in aquaculture feed formulation, focusing on nutrition, health benefits, and performance outcomes.
- Planning, coordination, and interpretation of technical studies related to nutrition of fish and shrimp. Experience in salmonids is a must
- Develop and lead investigations into nutritional solutions, with a focus on optimizing feed formulations that include algae-based ingredients. Emphasis should be placed on enhancing animal growth performance, and improving overall health and welfare outcomes, as well as sustainability
- Management of collaborative projects with internal and external partners (universities, research institutes, national and international funding organizations, suppliers)
- Representing Corbion at aquaculture conferences, trade shows, and technical workshops to share insights and promote our solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, business development, and regulatory, to align technical and business goals.
- Communication of project results and findings to our key stakeholders and aquaculture events
What You Bring:
We’re looking for someone who combines technical expertise with a passion for building relationships and advancing sustainable practices:
- A Master’s or PhD in Aquaculture, Marine Biology, Animal Nutrition, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of technical experience in aquaculture, with a focus on algae-based or alternative ingredients.
- Hands-on experience conducting product trials and providing technical support to aquaculture producers, especially in salmon farming.
- Strong understanding of Omega-3 (DHA, EPA) and their nutritional impact on aquaculture species.
- Proficiency in feed formulation and aquaculture production systems.
- A collaborative mindset, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to build long-term relationships.
- Commercial acumen and a proactive approach to identifying market opportunities.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and inclusive workplace that values your unique perspective and contributions.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, including mentorship and training.
- A chance to be part of a fast-growing, high-energy business unit within a corporate organization.
- A diverse, international, and driven team committed to collaboration and innovation.
- The flexibility to work remotely or from one of our regional offices, allowing you to achieve work-life harmony.
Why Join Corbion?
- Dynamic Team: Work alongside passionate colleagues in a high-growth business unit that values collaboration, energy, and innovation.
- Inclusive Environment: We’re committed to diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
- Sustainability: Join a company that puts environmental impact at the heart of what we do.
- Innovation-Driven: Be part of a forward-thinking organization where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- Work-Life Balance: We believe in flexibility and fostering a culture that values your well-being.
About Corbion
Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives, and a leading supplier of emulsifiers, functional enzyme blends, minerals, vitamins, and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production, health, and our planet. For over 100 years, we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety, quality, innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge, we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food, home & personal care, animal nutrition, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and bioplastics. In 2023, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,443.8 million and had a workforce of 2,727 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
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