Sales Manager; Veterinary Sales - Fort Collins

Position: Sales Manager (Veterinary Sales) - Fort Collins, CO
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 togetherness-We are Proudly Connected.

Purely Driven.

** Position Summary*
* ** _The position will be located in Fort Collins, CO_*
* _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._

_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._

+  _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_*
* +  _You are required to have a valid state driver's license, a satisfactory driving record and carry 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 to manage the assigned territory_

+  _Must have reliable transportation in order to manage the assigned territory_

+  _In order to be considered for this role, you must be willing to relocate:_

+  _If you currently reside in the territory, you may need to be open to relocate for future advancement opportunities_

+  _If you currently do not reside in the territory, you will need to relocate to the territory upon offer acceptance and for future advancement opportunities_

+  _This position requires a variety of physical activities including frequent bending, reaching…