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Nestlé Purina North America · 5 hours ago

Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Nashville, TN

Brentwood, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

1+ years exp

Nestlé Purina North America is dedicated to enhancing the bond between pets and their owners through innovative pet care solutions. As a Territory Sales Manager for the Veterinary Sales Team, you will promote Pro Plan Veterinary Diets® and develop strategic business plans to grow the Purina Veterinary business, while fostering relationships with veterinarians and clients.

Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingPackaging ServicesPetWellness

No H1B

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

Qualification

Sales experienceVeterinary knowledgeStrategic business planningCustomer serviceConsultative sellingInfluencing skillsRelationship buildingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree required

1+ years of sales experience required

You are required to have a valid state driver's license, a satisfactory driving record and carry automobile insurance in the following amounts: $100,000 bodily injury liability per person, $300,000 bodily injury liability per occurrence, $50,000 property damage

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

This position requires a variety of physical activities including frequent bending, reaching below the waist and overhead, lifting items weighing up to 40lbs, and sitting and standing for extended periods of time