Job Description:

Veterinary District Sales Manager – Royal Canin

Santa Rosa, CA (Napa, Petaluma, San Rafael areas)

Field Based Role - Must live within Territory

The Veterinary District Sales Manager is accountable for execution of the Vet Business Unit (BU) strategy and achievement of business objectives/KPI’s by delivering account specific sales goals. This is accomplished by identifying clinic opportunities and leveraging sales data. This role works cross functionally to grow relevance, access to clinics and Vet recommendation within assigned geography. This is an individual contributor role.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

2+ years sales experience, preferably B2B

Excellent communication & presentation skills (oral and written)

Possession of a driver’s license and a clean driving record

Overnight travel required, occasional weekends for conferences; approximately 20-30% travel

What would be your key responsibilities?

Ability to translate knowledge of our products, categories, customer, and clinic data into business opportunities

Develop and execute a territory business plan by understanding clinic operational needs. Leverage this to grow clinics within assigned geography

Establish and grow relationships with clinic decision-makers within assigned geography

Develop and deliver compelling, data-driven presentations to address the unique needs of the Veterinary staff

Develops strong working relationship with key stakeholder groups across the BU & organization. Balances the needs and interests of multiple internal and external stakeholders (Account teams, Digital Sales, Inside Accounts and Scientific Affairs)

Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Effectively execute the Veterinary Business Unit sales strategy

Ability to work in a cross-functional team-based environment. Adept at working in highly fluid, complex, and ever-changing environments

Conduct quarterly business reviews with Line Manager and routinely adjust the strategies, tactics, and investments based on changing needs to maximize territory performance

Budget and reporting: Manage an expense and sales budget. Complete CRM call reports, expense reports and presentations in a timely and accurate manner

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we are striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

This role includes a company vehicle.

All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Mars does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.  Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate).  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.