Managing Director Needed | $175,000-$250,000+
Animal Health & Nutrition client with an ambitious 5-year plan to significantly scale our U.S. and international operations. Our mission is to improve animal well-being and productivity through advanced nutritional solutions, and we are seeking a proven leader to help drive our next phase of growth.
We are seeking a Managing Director with a strong commercial and operational background to take full ownership of our Animal Health & Nutrition business. Reporting directly to the executive board, this role will hold full P&L responsibility and oversee a team of approximately 50 employees across sales, operations, and administration.
As Managing Director, you will spearhead the U.S. and international commercialization of our product portfolio, drive operational excellence, and lead the implementation of systems and structures that support scale and efficiency. This is a high-impact role for a strategic, hands-on executive looking to build something significant in a dynamic and growing industry.
Full P&L Ownership: Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the business unit
Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute commercial, operational, and organizational strategies to drive sustainable growth
Team Management: Lead and develop a high-performing team across sales, operations, and administrative functions
Global Commercialization: Drive expansion efforts, including market entry and product launches in international territories
Sales & Company Goals: Align team efforts with company-wide sales objectives and performance targets
Culture Building: Foster a results-oriented, collaborative, and innovative culture that attracts and retains top talent
Proven success in a senior leadership role with full P&L responsibility (Commercial Animal Health or Feed industry strongly preferred)
Experience leading cross-functional teams of 50+ employees, including direct and indirect reports
Strong track record of driving commercial growth, both domestically and internationally
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine, or related field (MBA preferred)
Client is interviewing to hire right now! Please apply to be considered!
Interested in hearing about other Career Openings in the Agricultural industry? gpac has recruited in this space for over 30 years! We work confidentially and can keep you on the radar as we hear of new openings! You can contact Chad Smith directly at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com
Keywords: Sales, Ag, Agriculture, Cattle, Beef, Dairy, Ruminant, Nutrition, Feed, Ingredients, Animal Health, Commercialization, Management, Leadership, CEO, President, VP, C-Level
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
