Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.
We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.
A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Job Title: Veterinary Territory Manager Travel Required?: Travel - 75% of time or more
Remote: No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#164009 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition.
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals.
Location:
South Wales, Cheltenham & Gloucester Reporting to:
Field Sales Manager
Why Work For Hill's Pet Nutrition:
The learning & development opportunities:
You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team.
The challenge & variety:
You will operate in a fast-paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business.
The global experience:
You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
The Hill's Pet Nutrition Values:
To help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.
Job Purpose The role will be responsible for South Wales, Cheltenham & Gloucester territory. This includes responsibility for business development and sales of our Prescription Diet, Science Plan, VetEssentials brands. This involves technical training and presentation of products to veterinarians, animal care providers and shop staff.
What you will do:
Clinic / Store Business Development
Develop deep knowledge of the customers’ business and organization; build a network with key decision makers in the vet practice and specialty pet store in the assigned territory.
Provide outstanding professional support (detailing, in-clinic/store seminars, technical training, merchandising).
Find opportunities in the customer base and develop technical and business propositions that meet the needs of both the company and the customer.
Implement commercial activities to ensure awareness and endorsement by the veterinary profession of Hill’s products and services.
Establish shelf space and adequate inventory within each clinic/store.
Increase recruitment of new users to our brands.
Develop and implement annual joint business/action plans for key veterinary clinics/specialty pet stores.
Schedule regular business reviews with the Decision Maker in key veterinary clinic/specialty pet stores.
Territory Management
Achieve territory sales targets.
Plan and implement call value for the territory.
Maintain accurate records in the reporting system.
Leverage all Company available tools to drive execution.
Business & Financial Management
Supervise achievement of territory objectives vs target.
Lead the assigned budget and ensure submission of payment requests.
Product Knowledge
Develop and maintain high standards of knowledge in small animal nutrition and Hill’s products.
Meetings & Conferences
Represent Hill’s at meetings/conferences.
Stay ahead of trends and of competitive activity in both the veterinary profession and pet retail environments.
Who you are:
Relevant training or experience as a veterinarian/nurse is helpful.
Relevant marketing experience in customer and business development.
Goal and result oriented with excellent communication skills.
Confident, with a positive demeanor and good collaboration skills.
Good interpersonal and planning skills.
Good English skills (in both speech and writing).
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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