Director of Business Development

As a Director of Business Development, you will play a pivotal role in driving revenue growth and building lasting relationships with veterinary clients in your assigned territory. You will manage a portfolio of accounts, identify new business opportunities, and collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored solutions. Your mission is to ensure client satisfaction while achieving sales objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who is passionate about the companion animal industry and wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pet families and veterinary professionals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, including veterinarians, practice managers, and regional vice presidents in charge of operations

Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients to understand their needs and goals

Develop and execute strategic account plans to meet or exceed sales targets

Prospect and acquire new veterinary clinic partnerships through consistent outreach, presentations, and relationship-building activities

Provide consultative sales support by presenting customized solutions and proposals to veterinary partners

Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring timely responses and issue resolution

Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to ensure client success

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to refine strategies

Attend and participate in industry trade shows, conferences, and networking events (e.g., VMX Veterinary Conference)

Maintain accurate records of all sales activities, prospects, and account information in Salesforce CRM

Prepare regular reports on account performance, key metrics, and territory activity

Represent Faithful Companion professionally in all interactions and uphold our commitment to compassionate service

Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must reside near the assigned territory

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience strongly preferred

• Animal industry experience is strongly preferred

• Experience working with veterinarians is strongly preferred

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or related roles strongly preferred

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to analyze client needs and offer tailored solutions

• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and capable of working independently

• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to excellence in service

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Daily field travel within your assigned territory

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