Territory Manager - Northern Ontario (Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury, North Bay)

No Relocation Assistance Offered

# 153297 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The Hill’s Territory Manager (TM) is responsible for managing an account base of veterinary clinics and specialty pet retail stores . The TM’s focus is building net sales, product mix, share of market and Hill’s product endorsement (BRMO) within those clinics and stores. The TM will need to stay abreast of the competitive climate in the assigned territory to ensure appropriate actions take place to drive the business. TMs will provide a direct interface with veterinary professionals at the practice level to ensure the highest levels of veterinary endorsement (BRMO) for Hill’s brands. Ensure Hill’s is the strategic partner of choice in the assigned clinics and gain professional and business support to grow sales. TMs will provide a direct interface with specialist pet retail operators at store level to ensure optimal execution of Hill’s 6Ps. Ensure Hill’s is the strategic partner of choice in the assigned stores and gain business support to grow sales.

Product Knowledge

• Develop and maintain high standards of knowledge in small animal nutrition, Hill’s and competitors’ products through company training and self-study

Territory Management

• Achieve territory sales targets
• Leverage all Company available tools to drive execution (HIPP, Product POS, Detailing material, Staff Feeding, VIP Market, Sampling, Trial, Product Distribution drive, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records in the Hill’s reporting system
• Review potential of accounts within the territory (every year)
• Timely call reports and record maintenance for the territory
• Promptly identify new accounts and secure strong presence and endorsement for Hill’s brands
• Plan and execute call value (coverage, frequency, productivity) for the territory, based on account classification and required activities

Clinic / Store Business Development

• Develop deep knowledge of the customers’ business and organization; build a network with key decision makers / key influencers in the vet practice and specialty pet store in the assigned territory.
• Maintain regular contact with Health Care Teams (HCTs) / store personnel and key influencers.
• Provide best in class professional support (detailing, in-clinic/store seminars, technical training, merchandising), reaching all key stakeholders in specified practices and stores.
• Identify opportunities in the assigned customer base and develop technical and business propositions that meet the needs of both Hill’s and the customer, resulting in BRMO leadership and superior 6P execution in clinics and stores.

Implement commercial activities to ensure:

• Rapid acceptance, endorsement and distribution of new products.
• Increase recruitment of new users to Hill’s brands (e.g. active recommendations, trial programs)
• Establishment of shelf space and adequate inventory within each clinic/store.
• Develop and implement annual joint business/action plans for key veterinary clinics/specialty pet stores, which achieve both the needs of customers and Hill’s overall commercial objectives
• Establishment of merchandising and practice protocols to Hill’s standards.
• Full distribution, excellent visibility and active endorsement of Hill’s products by the store staff.
• Awareness, full distribution and active endorsement by the veterinary profession of Hill’s products and services in all core disease categories (clinic).

Business & Financial Management

• Timely and accurate submission of T&E expenses.
• Monitor achievement of territory objectives vs target & develops strategies to address changes in the business environment as appropriate.
• Manage the assigned budget and ensure timely and accurate submission of payment requests.

Meetings & Conferences

• Keep abreast of trends and of competitive activity in both the veterinary profession and pet retail environments and share this information with the Head Office in the appropriate forums
• Represent Hill’s at meetings/conferences e.g. Trade shows, Local and National meetings, Client Meetings, Clinic/Store Special events.

Required qualifications:

• Valid driver’s licence required.
• Bachelor’s Degree required, (B.S. in biology, chemistry, health-related, nutrition, animal science or Business Administration or a relevant field is preferred)
• Previous sales experience (veterinary industry, pharmaceutical company or nutrition company preferred)

Preferred qualifications:

• Proficient computer skills in Google Suit and ability to learn company specific tools & programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ( written and verbal )
• Strong selling skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate and close.
• Licensed DVM (Veterinary Medicine) or RVT (Animal Health Technician/Technologist)
• Excellent skills in time management, planning and managing budgets.
• Flexible Work Hours

Travel Requirements Expected percentage of travel: Up to 25%

Expected percentage of time in Field: 90%

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets! At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact [email protected] with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.