Sales​/SR Sales Representative, Cattle - Garden , KS

Description

Performs responsibilities in generating sales, market share and profitability results for assigned territory with appropriate direction. As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies success.

We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work‑life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

• Meets sales objectives and supports attainment of district and regional/ business unit performance objectives.
• Development of market, customer, and industry knowledge along with further development of technical product knowledge is imperative. Effective utilization and management of internal and external resources is expected. Perform customer/consumer training meetings and support convention and professional association business building opportunities.
• Maintains and utilizes expert product knowledge and highly effective selling skills in order to influence customers to support the use of BIAH promoted products. Executes brand strategies to ensure a consistent company sales and marketing message. Uses appropriate BIAH Sales Training techniques to facilitate the sale.
• Utilizes CRM tools to create pre‑call plans. Keeps current territory records concerning activities; communicates timely, accurately and meaningfully with Management. Utilizes CRM tool and supporting analysis to plan activity, report, monitor samples and maintain customer records.
• Analyzes territory information to optimize customer calls and create annual business plan for execution. Monitors market conditions for changes that impact our business. Completes objectives including achieving sales plan while operating within specified expense budget. Successfully completes all sales training requirements.
• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., EEO, FDA, etc.) and Company policy and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management. Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIAH's excellent reputation within the animal health community and internally.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment or relevant industry experience required.
• Minimum of five-plus (5+) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment required.
• Minimum of ten-plus (10+) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment with a minimum of five-plus (5+) years in animal health required.
• Animal health or related industry experience preferred.
• Ability to work with general supervision.
• Ability to work without appreciable direction.
• General knowledge of industry practices, techniques and standards.
• Experience presenting to various sized audiences.
• PC skills and the ability to use mobile applications.
• Must demonstrate an aptitude and desire to sell and gain market share.
• Ability to learn technical product knowledge quickly.
• Key competencies include: interpersonal skills, drive, resilience, persuasive skills, teamwork, organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel (may include overnight travel).
• Should reside in territory geography or be willing to relocate.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record to drive a company leased vehicle or authorized rental vehicle.
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
• Considered an expert in the field.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post‑offer physical (if required).