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Exports Business Development Manager

Animal Health
Export Sales
Exports
UK / Ireland
£60,000 - £65,000
Companion Animals
Pharmaceuticals

Role Overview

You will be responsible for delivering short-, medium- and long-term commercial objectives across designated international accounts. The role focuses on developing strategic account plans, driving sales and margin growth, and positioning the business as a preferred long-term partner within the global veterinary pharmaceutical market.

You will work closely with senior internal stakeholders and international customers, contributing to future-focused initiatives including pipeline development, new product launches and expansion opportunities. The role reports directly into senior export leadership and requires a proactive, strategic and partnership-led approach.

Company Information

Zenopa are partnering with a well-established global animal health organisation focused on delivering high-quality pharmaceutical solutions across companion and production animal markets. The business is recognised for its strong manufacturing capability, robust development pipeline and long-term partnerships with leading veterinary and animal health companies worldwide. Operating with a clear commitment to quality, compliance and innovation, the company places a strong emphasis on collaboration and strategic partnership. The export division plays a critical role in its global growth ambitions, offering a commercially driven yet supportive environment where individuals are trusted to lead strategy, influence outcomes and build sustainable international relationships.

Role Requirements

Develop sales proposals, product launch strategies and commercial initiatives aligned with customer needs and pipeline priorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and opinion leaders, navigating complex global account structures to maximise commercial opportunities.
Create and execute detailed Key Account Business Plans, managing performance against targets and providing regular commercial updates to senior leadership.
Lead CRM and Salesforce management, contribute to pricing strategy, and monitor competitor activity and market trends to inform commercial decisions.
Support contract development across own-label and development opportunities while delivering technical training, CPD sessions and launch support.
Coordinate promotional activity and work cross-functionally to ensure effective delivery of operational plans, including international travel for customer engagement.

Person Specifications

Candidates must have experience as a Business Development Manager within the veterinary pharmaceuticals sector, operating on a regional or international basis.
Proven strategic key account management experience, strong commercial judgement and advanced negotiation skills are essential.
A qualification in Veterinary or Agricultural Science is preferred, along with familiarity with global veterinary distributors and regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical capability, excellent organisation and planning skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider export team.
Experience using Salesforce is advantageous but not essential.
A proactive, self-starting approach and willingness to travel internationally are required.

Package

Competitive Base Salary.
25% Annual Bonus (Uncapped).
Expenses Fully Covered.

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Date Updated
19 Jan 2026
Job reference
75323
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Luca Sedicina
Expertise: Animal Health, Consumer Healthcare, Pharmaceutical
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Why Zenopa?

We aim to operate and maintain the following set of core values

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We liaise on your behalf

Required equipment, e.g. cars, laptops, mobiles, we negotiate with the employer source and manage these on your behalf.

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Solid Industry Relationships

Our recruitment teams have built relationships with some of the UK’s most prestigious pharmaceutical companies

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High Success Rate

Our structured recruitment approach allows us to deliver consistently successful outcomes for both clients and candidates, supporting long-term placements and repeat partnerships.

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Systems that work for you

As an ISO 9000 organisation we have fully defined systems that are regularly audited. You can be assured we consistently following processes that deliver for all.

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