Territory Sales Manager - Fraser Valley and Interior, BC (FTC)

Summary

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Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

Fixed Term - 1 Year Contract

Main Responsibilities

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Report to and operate under the general direction of the Western Regional Sales Manager.
• Meet established sales goals and manage expenses to budget.
• Conduct veterinary clinic sales calls within the assigned territory.
• Organize and attend seminars, dinner programs, CE programs, etc. with targeted veterinarians.
• Sell to, and develop relationships with faculty/students, at veterinary schools in the assigned territory.
• Provide regular feedback, as required, to management.
• Provide input/feedback to management on marketing programs, marketing materials.
• Attend key National, Regional & Provincial veterinary conferences.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key veterinarians and opinion leaders.
• Travel - 30%
• Other duties as requested.

Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We're particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

• Position to be located within the identified territory.
• Demonstrates strong selling skills and solid sales experience in the animal health industry.
• Experience in developing and executing territory business plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of the medical, operational and business side of veterinary practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of selling in the veterinary school environment and developing relations with key faculty and veterinary students.
• Strong analytical, technical, communication and presentation skills.
• Candidate must demonstrate initiative and accomplish goals with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of basic computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Willing to travel extensively throughout assigned territory and to regional and national events.
• 1-5 years of experience
• University degree preferred