Business Manager CEE & Ukraine

<p><strong><span>WHO ARE WE?</span></strong></p><p>SBM Life Science is the Home &amp; Garden subsidiary of a French, independent and family-owned group of nearly 1000 employees present in Europe and North America, on the amateur and professional markets.</p><p>SBM Life Science responds to everyone's need to <strong>reconnect with nature</strong> <strong>by putting the vegetal at the heart of our lives</strong>. Our solutions accompany the consumer throughout the seasons to care for, cultivate, maintain and beautify their garden and protect their living space. </p><p>Our range of products includes plant protection, care and nutrition, but also seeds and potting soils, as well as pest and mosquito control products, to meet consumers' needs. </p><p>We master the entire value chain, develop and deliver solutions that reconcile nature and science, performance and responsibility, and in so doing, help each of us to be an agent of change. </p><p>Thus, SBM continuously engages its employees, partners and customers to develop a meaningful approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. These CSR commitments are based on 4 pillars: Social, Societal, Environmental and Offer. </p><p>SBM is a company among the leaders in its market, agile and with a <strong>strong entrepreneurial spirit</strong>; the values that drive us and that are carried by our teams are <strong>passion, authenticity, responsibility</strong> and <strong>boldness</strong>!</p><p>Our promise: Let's Grow Tomorrow Together.</p><p>Find more information on our website: <a href="https://sbm-company.com/">https://sbm-company.com/</a> www.seezon.pl and our LinkedIn page.<br/></p><p><strong><span><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>ABOUT THE ROLE</span></strong><br/></p><p>We’re looking for an experienced and entrepreneurial <strong>Business Manager</strong> to lead our <strong>Home &amp; Garden</strong> business (crop protection, fertilizers, and biocides) across <strong>Central &amp; Eastern Europe and Ukraine</strong>.</p><p>This is a <strong>strategic regional role</strong> with strong commercial ownership — driving growth in both <strong>B2C and B2B channels</strong>, building winning customer partnerships, and leading a high-performing sales team.<br/> If you’re passionate about developing markets, leading teams, and delivering results, this opportunity is for you.</p><p></p><p><strong><span>WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></strong></p><ul> <li>Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to drive profitable growth across CEE &amp; Ukraine.<br/> </li> <li>Expand business in existing and new markets, channels, and product categories.<br/> </li> <li>Manage and grow partnerships with key retailers, distributors, and strategic customers.<br/> </li> <li>Lead and develop a regional sales team in Poland, Czechia, Slovakia and Ukraine.<br/> </li> <li>Define commercial policies, pricing, and trade investments in collaboration with Marketing.<br/> </li> <li>Deliver revenue, margin, and market share targets through operational and financial excellence.<br/> </li> <li>Ensure strong regional collaboration across Marketing, Supply Chain, and Regulatory functions.</li> </ul><p><strong><span><br/></span></strong></p><p><strong><span>WHAT YOU BRING</span></strong></p><ul> <li><strong>5–7 years of experience</strong> in Sales or Business Management, ideally in <strong>Home &amp; Garden, FMCG, or Agrochemical</strong> sectors.</li> <li>Proven success in multi-country commercial leadership.</li> <li>Experience managing both <strong>B2C and B2B</strong> channels.</li> <li>Excellent leadership, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.</li> <li>Fluent in English (additional CEE languages are a plus).</li> <li>Very good anlytical skills and MS Office literacy.</li> <li>Willingness to travel frequently across Poland and the region. </li> </ul><p><strong><strong><span><br/></span></strong></strong><strong><strong><span>WHY JOINING US</span></strong></strong></p><p>🌱 Become a part of an ambitious regional growth journey.<br/> 🤝 Lead a talented, international team.<br/> 🚀 Shape the commercial future of trusted brands in the Home &amp; Garden market.<br/> 💼 Work in a dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment.</p>