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PC Veterinarian & Terriority Manager

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A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.
Job Title: PC Veterinarian & Terriority Manager Travel Required?: Travel - 75% of time or more
Date: May 14, 2025
Hybrid
No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#166844 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Job Title:Territory Manager & Professional Consulting Veterinarian

Job Purpose
-The TM & PCV has various roles providing technical support to the veterinary profession and the sales team therefore you are continuously seeking to increase knowledge of nutrition and veterinary medicine to effectively engage and communicate with internal teams and external audiences.
At the same time you are a commercial champion driving sales in your assigned territory You provide a direct interface with veterinary professionals at the practice level to ensure the highest levels of veterinary endorsement for Hill’s brands to ensure optimal execution of the Hill’s strategy Ensure Hill’s is the strategic partner of choice in the assigned territory and gain professional and business support to grow Share of Market and Sales.
-You serve as a technical liaison, consulting, coaching and training Territory Managers in Ireland on the Nutritional topics in order to be best in class in the Vet Industry
-You will be responsible for helping drive veterinary nutrition growth through relationship building and influence of veterinary specialists, key thought leaders, healthcare teams and veterinary students, increasing awareness, recommendation and sales of Hill’s products.
What you will do
Territory Management
Achieve territory sales targets
Plan and execute call value (coverage, frequency, productivity) for the territory, based on clinic classification and required activities.
Timely report calls and maintain records for the territory
Review clinic/store potential for the territory (every year)
Promptly identify new sales locations and secure strong presence and endorsement for Hill’s brands
Maintain accurate records in the Hill’s reporting system, e.g.
all veterinary practices/pet stores in the territory
all professional and administrative activities

Business Development
In partnership with our customer development team, develop and grow relationships with key opportunity customers, including key thought leaders, referral centres, and corporate veterinary practices in the region. Drive nutritional and brand awareness and engagement via core strategies including WSAVA’s 5VA elements and nutritional seminars to support commercial objectives.
Provide best in class professional support (detailing, in-clinic/in-store seminars, technical meetings, trainings, merchandising), reaching all key stakeholders in specified practices/stores
Identify opportunities in the assigned clinics and develop technical and business propositions that meet the needs of both Hill’s and the customer, resulting in BRMO leadership and superior 6P’s execution in clinic.
Implement commercial activities to ensure: Awareness, full distribution and active endorsement by the veterinary profession of Hill’s products and services in all core disease categories.
Full distribution, excellent visibility and active endorsement by the staff of Hill’s products.
Rapid acceptance, endorsement, support and distribution of new products
Establishment of shelf space, visibility and adequate inventory within each clinic
Establishment of merchandising and practice protocols to Hill’s Perfect Clinic standards
Increase recruitment of new users of Hill’s brands (e.g. trial programs)

Develop and implement annual business plans for specified top 10 veterinary clinics, which realise both the needs of customers and Hill’s overall commercial objectives.
Schedule regular (quarterly) business reviews with the decision maker in the clinic to assess the achievements versus the agreed goals and adjust plan accordingly

Nutritional expert
As the nutritional expert for Hill’s Ireland uphold the highest professional standards of understanding of small animal nutrition, Hill’s and competitor products. Be the external voice of of Hill’s whilst equally upskilling the knowledge and understanding of the rest of the Irish team
Provide face to face and virtual coaching, training, support and mentoring to Territory Managers in Ireland on technical nutritional skills, product knowledge, and veterinary practice management and relations. Develop a technical tailored and personalised training program for all members of the Irish team to ensure their nutritional knowledge and in-clinic delivery is best in class, aligning training needs with PVA UK
Participate in joint call days to veterinary practices and provide training for in-clinic seminar delivery.
Scientific Relations
Provide professional support to veterinary schools in Ireland Including seminars, virtual learning and engagement activities, and other ways to drive nutritional engagement and Hill’s brand awareness among future veterinary professionals. Recruit and manage the student reps in covered universities.
Provide professional support at regional veterinary meetings and congresses including practice management events as requested by the Veterinary Affairs Manager or Sales Manager.
Deliver information on Hill’s products and services through excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
Maintain the highest professional and ethical standards whilst representing the company.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions.
What you have
Current veterinary licence and clinically competent
Clinical and Small Animal Consultation experience
Previous sales experience in field sales, veterinary industry, FMCG, pharmaceutical company or Nutrition Company and/or 3+ years of small animal clinical practice experience.
Expected Areas of Skills
Proficient computer skills in Gsuite, and ability to learn company specific tools & programs
Valid driver’s licence required
Basic understanding of business terminology; good analytical skills
Strong work ethic; professional appearance and approach; high integrity
Self-motivated and highly competitive
Passion for pets and nutrition
Relationship Building
Planning/Priority Setting

Teamwork and Collaboration
Business Presentation
Functional Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies)
Understand Customers and Customer collaboration
In-Clinic execution
Customer Influence and Negotiation
Integrated Commercial Planning
Professional Insights
Professional partnerships
Working Relationships
Does this position supervise: No
Reports to Associate PVA Manager with a dotted line to the Sales Manager
Travel Requirements
Expected percentage of travel: Up to 80%
Place of work – Field Based

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 complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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