Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Los Angeles

Territory Sales Manager

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. 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. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togethernessWe are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.

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 foodspecialized 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, Nestl 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. You'll achieve this through your high level of professionalism, entrepreneurial spirit, advocacy, and business acumen as you leverage Purina's advancing technology and industry-leading innovation to nurture relationships with current clients and build new client business.

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 :

Nestl 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. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestl 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. Incentives and / or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace. To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestl. 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. Nestl seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home. The Nestl 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, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.