Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. 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. It is an idea carried throughout our entire line of veterinary pet food—specialized nutrition that makes a difference. Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® include products focused on dietary management of dogs and cats with specific health problems. 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. Globally, Nestlé has 27 research, development, and technology centers along with over 500 scientists dedicated to ensuring top quality and creating innovative approaches to make the lives of dogs and cats better.
Through continuous training, Territory Sales Managers will develop an expertise in our diets and strategic sales plans, just as you’ll need to understand our channel partners’ goals, so that we are simultaneously creating a healthier pet community and gaining market share. 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
Create a positive Purina experience by providing top-tier customer service to clients through a consultative selling approach
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
Bachelor’s Degree required
1+ years of sales experience required
Must be able to travel, including overnight as needed to manage the assigned territory
Must have reliable transportation in order to manage the assigned territory
In order to be considered for this role, you must be willing to relocate :
If you currently reside in the territory, you may need to be open to relocate for future advancement opportunities
If you currently do not reside in the territory, you will need to relocate to the territory upon offer acceptance and for future advancement opportunities
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or 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 any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.
Head Of Sales • Portland, Oregon, United States