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　　# 157220 - Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

　　Who We Are

　　Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

　　We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

　　If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

　　Who We Are:

　　Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

　　We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

　　If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

　　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. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

　　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. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health. The role is responsible for managing a customer base of veterinary clinics and specialty pet retail stores building net sales, product mix, growing overall Hills consumption, share of market and BRMO (brand recommended most often), while also staying abreast of the competitive climate in the assigned territory to ensure the appropriate actions take place to drive the business.

　　What you will do:

　　Manage a customer base of veterinary clinics and specialty pet retail stores, building net sales, volume, market share and BRMO while improving product mix

　　Ensure excellent coverage and 6Ps execution, to grow net sales, drive volume, Brand Recommended Most Often (BRMO) and market share

　　Promote and merchandise Hill's products and services. Implement the Perfect Clinic / Store program where applicable.

　　Educate customers through detailing and in-clinic seminars on the outstanding economic and nutritional value of Hill's pet diets and products

　　Contribute to pets' well-being by driving endorsement of our products

　　Develop creative customer specific strategies and joint plans to get results, based on Customer Analysis

　　Leverage Hill’s commercial and professional programs to drive product experience, awareness of outstanding formulation and taste to generate professional endorsement, and improve sales and market share in the clinic.

　　Rollout new product launches and detail products to clinic staff leading to increased in-store presence and market leadership for all products

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Complies with all policies and standards

　　Required Qualifications:

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State in

　　Excellent communication, relationship building, and presentation skills, highly competitive, tenacious, and self-motivated

　　Strong selling skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate and close

　　Excellent skills in time management, planning and handling budgets

　　Aim to grow and build a territory and a passion for pets

　　Good analytical skills and basic understanding of business and business terminology

　　Good work ethic, professional appearance and approach, high integrity

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

　　At least 2 years Sales experience or

　　At least 2 years Vet Hospital experience or

　　Recent commercial internship or

　　Sales experience in Animal Health

　　Certified Veterinary Technician-NAVTA

　　Ability to relocate for future opportunities

　　Physical Demands:

　　Standing - Frequently

　　Walking - Frequently

　　Sitting - Frequently

　　Lifting - Frequently

　　Talking - Frequently

　　Hearing - Frequently

　　Working Conditions:

　　Humidity - Occasionally

　　Wet - Occasionally

　　Compensation and Benefits

　　Salary Range $58,400.00 - $79,200.00 USD

　　Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

　　Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

　　Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.

　　Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements

　　Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually

　　Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually

　　Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year

　　Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

　　Our Commitment to Sustainability

　　With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

　　Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

　　Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

　　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.

　　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.

　　For additional Colgate terms and conditions, please click here (https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/content/dam/cp-sites/corporate/corporate/en_us/corp/locale-assets/pdf/colgate-terms-and-conditions-2023.pdf) .

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