Sales Leader - Animal Health

Noble Futures | Specialist Recruitment for the Animal and Agricultural Related Industries; Österreich; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobsinAustria seeks a Strategic Sales Leader to drive commercial leadership across multinational teams and international distribution networks in veterinary pharmaceuticals. The role focuses on high-demand therapeutic areas for livestock, companion animals, and equine sectors, with travel for international business.

German and English language proficiency is required, and the position offers a competitive salary with an additional bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial sales leadership, ideally in Animal Health, Life Sciences, or Human Pharmaceuticals.
• Proven ability to coach sales teams and manage third-party distribution partners.
• Willingness to undertake international travel (20–30%).
• Business fluency in German and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop sales and business support functions across direct sales and international distribution channels.
• Shape go-to-market strategies across core European regions and optimise global partner networks.
• Coordinate with Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Marketing to align demand planning and launches.
• Drive data-driven outbound sales initiatives, monitor margins and revenue accountability across territories.
• Coordinate product launches with supply chain and marketing.

Skills

Sales leadership

Team development

Go-to-market strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L management

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences, Business/Economics, or related field

Job description

We are seeking a Strategic Sales Leader who thrives developing multi-national teams and inspires success, to join a well-established specialised manufacturer of veterinary pharmaceuticals operating an international commercial footprint across direct CCE markets and global distribution networks. The business focuses on high-demand therapeutic areas, serving livestock, companion animals, and equine sectors.

Salary

€90,000 - €120,000 + Bonus

Location

Austria

Languages Required

English and German

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership: Lead, manage and develop the sales and business support functions across both direct sales territories and international distribution channels.
• Market Expansion: Shape go-to-market strategies across core European regions while optimising global partner networks to unlock hidden commercial potential.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the strategic commercial link to Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Marketing to align demand planning and coordinate global product launches.
• Performance & P&L: Drive data-driven outbound sales initiatives, monitor margin profitability, and take revenue accountability across assigned territories.
• Coordinate product launches together with supply chain and marketing.

The Successful Candidate

• Experience: Commercial sales leadership, ideally within Animal Health, Life Sciences, or Human Pharmaceuticals.
• Leadership Track Record: Entrepreneurial mindset with proven ability to coach sales teams, manage third-party distribution partners, and hit revenue targets.
• Language & Mobility: Business fluency in both German and English is mandatory. Willingness to undertake international business travel (20\u201330%).
• Education: Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Agricultural Sciences, Business/Economics, or a related field is advantageous.