Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Syracuse, NY

About the role

This position will be located in Syracuse, NY. As a Territory Sales Manager for our Veterinary Sales Team, you will serve as the face of our brand to veterinarians considering Pro Plan Veterinary Diets®. Proper nutrition is central to optimal dog and cat health, and this role offers an opportunity to represent a portfolio of specialized veterinary pet foods backed by scientific research and Purina’s expertise. Through continuous training, you will develop expertise in our diets and strategic sales plans while understanding channel partners’ goals to grow market share and improve pet health.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Pro Plan Veterinary Diet® product line
• Grow the Purina Veterinary business 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 that drive volume and meet quantitative and qualitative sales goals
• Develop and implement strategic business plans within the assigned geography
• Provide top-tier customer service through a consultative selling approach
• Work cross-functionally with regional teams, distributor channels, and counterparts across the country
• Identify each clinic’s business needs and leverage consumer insights and trends to support recommendations with integrity
• 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 automobile insurance with minimum coverage of:
  • $100,000 bodily injury liability per person
  • $300,000 bodily injury liability per occurrence
  • $50,000 property damage
• Willingness to relocate:
  • If currently residing in the territory, openness to relocate for future advancement opportunities
  • If not currently residing in the territory, relocation to the territory upon offer acceptance and for future advancement opportunities
• Ability to travel, including overnight as needed
• Reliable transportation to manage the assigned territory
• Physical ability to perform activities including frequent bending, reaching below the waist and overhead, lifting items up to 40 lbs, and sitting and standing for extended periods

Pay

Salary: $88,051.59 to $117,877.30 per year