Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Southeast Dallas, TX

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. 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. 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 Other Requirements Valid state driver’s license, satisfactory driving record and 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, and have reliable transportation to manage the assigned territory Must be willing to relocate. If you currently reside in the territory, you may need to be open to relocation for future advancement opportunities; if you do not reside in the territory, you will need to relocate 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. Nestlé provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices to the fullest extent required by law. The approximate pay range for this position is $80,000 to $100,000. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship. The Nestlé 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 any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nestlé Purina North America