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# 157447 - Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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 recognised 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!
VET TERRITORY MANAGER
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain high standards of knowledge in small animal nutrition and Hill’s business initiatives through training, self study and market evaluation
Act as the strategic partner of choice in small animal nutrition to specified veterinary customers, through regular practice visits, virtual visits, meetings and seminars. Develop regular contact with all Health Care Team members: clinic manager, vets partners, vets employees, vet nurses, receptionists.
Deliver information on Hill’s products and services through excellent written and oral communication / presentation skills (for both; personal and online/virtual delivery) Deliver professional support (seminars, meetings) to specified practices as necessary to enable achievement by practice of agreed objectives
Implement prescribed marketing activities for Hill’s, to ensure: - awareness and endorsement by the veterinary profession of Hill’s existing products and services - rapid acceptance, endorsement and distribution of new and existing products (new launch, new promotion materials, etc.) - establishment of shelf space at least equivalent to the share of Hill’s products within each clinic - establishment of merchandising and practice protocols to Hill’s Perfect Clinic standards
Implement, in partnership with vet Customer Development management, annual business development plans for specified veterinary clinics, which realize both the needs of customers and Hill’s overall commercial objectives.
Monitor the achievement of specified accounts objectives and develop, prepare and implement plans for remedial action where necessary
Attend meetings/conferences e.g. Training days, Congress, Local and National meetings, Client Meetings and Practice Open Days
Keep abreast of trends in the veterinary profession and of competitive activity and report on new activity to the center.
Maintain current and accurate records in the Hill’s reporting system - of all veterinary practices in the territory - of all professional and administrative activities
Manage and optimize available resources: - field time - driving time, Travel & Expenses budget - advertising and promotion support budget.
Education/ Experience Requirements
Bachelor degree required. Degree in Veterinary Medicine is a plus.
Minimum of 3–4 years sales experience in veterinary industry, pharmaceutical company or Nutrition Company preferred
Expected Areas of Skills
▪ Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, and ability to learn company specific tools & programs
▪ Fluent in country’s national language and proficient communication in English
▪ Full and valid driver’s license required
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel: Up to 90 %.
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.
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