Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Wilmington, NC

Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Wilmington, NC
Position Summary: A pet owner's most trusted advisor is often their veterinarian. As a Territory Sales Manager for our Veterinary Sales Team, you are the face behind our brand as these providers consider Pro Plan Veterinary Diets. Proper nutrition is key to optimal dog and cat health. This role will provide you an incredible portfolio of formulas to represent each of them backed by scientific research and Purina's unparalleled pet expertise. Through continuous training, Territory Sales Managers will develop an expertise in our diets and strategic sales plans, so that we are simultaneously creating a healthier pet community and gaining market share. You'll achieve this through your high level of professionalism, entrepreneurial spirit, advocacy, and business acumen as you leverage Purina's advancing technology and industry-leading innovation to nurture relationships with current clients and build new client business.

Responsibilities:

Promote Pro Plan Veterinary Diet product line

Grow the Purina Veterinary business by using innovative sales and marketing concepts to achieve assigned goals in all key measures

Call on existing and potential clients to create targeted, brand-building sales and marketing programs to drive volume and hit quantitative and qualitative sales goals

Develop and implement strategic business plans within assigned geography

Create a positive Purina experience by providing top-tier customer service to clients through a consultative selling approach

Work cross-functionally with regional teams, distributor channel, and counterparts across the country

Influence with integrity by identifying each clinic's business needs, and then leveraging consumer insights and trends to support your recommendations

Develop and foster business relationships with key decision makers to gain active recommendations of Purina to veterinary clients

Provide Nutritional Pet Food Diet expertise to Veterinarians and their staff through clinic calls, product detailing/comparisons, In-Hospital Trainings and Special Events

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree required

1+ years of sales experience required

Valid state driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and required automobile insurance coverage

Must be able to travel, including overnight, as needed to manage the assigned territory

Must have reliable transportation to manage the assigned territory

Willingness to relocate to the territory for future advancement opportunities

Physical activities including frequent bending, reaching, lifting up to 40lbs, and extended periods of sitting and standing

Nestl provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices to the fullest extent required by law. Pay range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000, with performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage, and other benefits.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent. We recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. The Nestl Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require special accommodations in order to participate fully. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. Job Requisition: 400000.

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