Job Description:

Veterinary District Sales Manager - (Royal Canin)

Location: Everett, WA area (Covering from Lynnwood up into Bellingham, WA)

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  

•  Veterinary clinic experience preferred  

•  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 is eligible for a company vehicle.  

Mars does not sponsor visas for this role.

This position is not eligible for relocation benefits.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, 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 & general allowances (depending on the position and employee’s work schedule).  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee’s work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.