Aviagen is seeking a Business Manager to lead our growth across the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This key role drives commercial success, oversees partnerships and joint ventures, and ensures excellence in the sales and delivery of GP (Grandparent) and PS (Parent Stock) products.
Youll manage strategic relationships with distributors and JVs, identify new business opportunities, and guide market expansion initiatives. Working closely with regional and global teams, youll develop and execute business plans, forecasts, and budgets that support long-term growth.
About Aviagen
Since 1923, Aviagen has been a preferred global poultry breeding company with a mission to help its customers -- the worlds chicken meat producers -- supply sustainable, affordable and nutritious protein to their growing communities. Aviagen is based in Huntsville, Alabama, US., with operations across the UK, Europe, Turkiye, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the US, and joint ventures in Asia and Africa. The company employs close to 8, 000 people, and serves customers in 100 countries.
At Aviagen, our mission is to be the worlds preferred supplier of quality broiler breeding stock. Our vision is to play a leading role in feeding future generations by providing quality broiler breeding stock to produce a healthy and sustainable source of protein.
Our shared values are the foundation that unites everyone at Aviagen:
- Positive Attitude
- Customer Focused
- Team Oriented
- Respectful
- Continuous Improvement
- Integrity
- Caring
About the Role:
- Lead and grow GP and PS sales across the SSA region, increasing market share and profitability.
- Build and manage relationships with distributors, customers, and joint venture (JV) partners.
- Oversee JV performance, governance, and alignment with Aviagens strategic goals.
- Develop and implement business plans, forecasts, and budgets.
- Identify new market, partnership, and investment opportunities.
- Provide market insights and performance reports to regional and global leadership.
- Ensure compliance with Aviagens standards and policies.
- Collaborate with technical, planning, and marketing teams to deliver customer and product excellence.
- Support leadership development, succession planning, and team growth within the region.
Travel: ~3040% (~140days/year)
About You
- Bachelors degree in Business, Agriculture, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 810 years of commercial experience, ideally in agribusiness, livestock, or poultry.
- Proven success managing distributors or JVs across multiple countries.
- Strong leadership, negotiation, and financial management skills.
- Strategic mindset with excellent analytical and communication abilities.
- Fluent in English (French an advantage).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
At Aviagen TMEA, youll be part of a diverse, multicultural, and high-performing team that operates across more than 60 countries from Turkiye to South Africa and beyond. Our region is one of the most dynamic and fast-growing within Aviagen, offering the excitement of working in markets that are constantly evolving and full of opportunity.
Youll collaborate with talented colleagues who speak multiple languages, bring unique cultural insights, and share a common passion for driving progress in poultry genetics and food sustainability. Every day, youll make a tangible impact helping customers succeed, developing innovative solutions, and shaping the future of food security across an entire region.
If you thrive in a global, fast-paced, and purpose-driven environment where every voice counts, Aviagen TMEA is the place to grow, lead, and make a difference.
