Vet Consultant - NSW

Nestlé; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 5 additional leave days

Vaccination health benefits

Discounted Nestlé products

Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation

Parental leave

Job summary

Nestlé Purina is hiring a Veterinary Territory Manager in Australia to own and grow a portfolio of veterinary clinic customers, delivering tailored business solutions and education to drive mutual growth and better pet health outcomes.

You will cover the Northern Beaches to Western Suburbs of Penrith/ Katoomba, travel regularly, and work with a national team to expand partnerships and deliver in-clinic activation plans.

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Nutrition or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven sales experience within veterinary, animal health, pharmacy or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with strategic and hands-on execution ability.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Power BI.
• Ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders in clinics.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven and capable of autonomous work within a national team.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tailored plans to meet clinic needs and drive growth.
• Grow sales by acquiring new clinics and expanding existing partnerships.
• Build relationships with veterinarians, nurses, managers and stakeholders.
• Deliver product education and training on Purina veterinary diets and supplements.
• Execute in-clinic activation plans including ranging and promotions.
• Monitor performance, identify opportunities and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to share insights and opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Autonomy

Travel flexibility

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Nutrition or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Power BI

Job description

The Opportunity

At Purina, it's no secret that pets are our passion. Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted company in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.

We’re dedicated to improving the health and lifestyle of cats and dogs through quality nutrition and care. Put simply, we believe a healthy pet makes for a happier home and our commitment to dogs, cats and their owners has made us a world leader in pet care.

The bonds we have with our pets nourish their lives as well as ours – we truly believe Pets and People are better together.

Are you a driven and results-oriented sales professional with a passion for the veterinary industry? Do you excel at building strong relationships and providing exceptional customer support? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Veterinary Territory Manager.

A day in the life

As a Veterinary Territory Manager, you will own and grow a portfolio of veterinary clinic customers by delivering tailored business solutions, education and category expertise that drive mutual growth and improve pet health outcomes.

In this role you will grow our Northern Beaches to Western Suburbs of Penrith/ Katoomba territory.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute tailored customer plans to meet clinic needs and deliver business growth.
• Grow sales by acquiring new clinics and expanding existing customer partnerships
• Build strong relationships with veterinarians, nurses, practice managers, and key stakeholders.
• Deliver product education and training on Pro Plan Veterinary Diets, Supplements, and Purina products.
• Execute effective in-clinic activation plans, including ranging, promotions, and customer engagement initiatives.
• Monitor customer performance, identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to share insights, best practices and growth opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

What will make you successful?

• Ideally degree qualified in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Nutrition or a related field or possess equivalent industry experience in veterinary, animal health, nutrition and pharmacy roles.
• Experience in sales, preferably within the veterinary, animal health, pharmacy, or related industry.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance strategic thinking and planning with hands‑on execution.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Power BI.
• A relationship-focused approach, with the ability to build credibility and influence stakeholders at all levels within veterinary clinics.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work autonomously while contributing to a high-performing national team.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel regularly within the assigned territory.

Full Australian working rights and applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including but not limited to health checks, prior to appointment to this role.

Benefits

You will have the chance to work with an outstanding and highly engaged team, build and grow your career with an inclusive, global FMCG leader.

• Varied career experiences and personalised development support
• Access up to 5 additional days of leave to support your health and wellbeing
• Wellbeing benefits including vaccinations and health insurance discounts
• Diversity & Inclusion initiatives and program
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Purchase Leave Scheme
• Volunteering leave, Sports leave, Emergency Services leave
• Discounted Nestlé products
• Salary Sacrifice to Superannuation

Our Story

At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment, embracing innovation, and empowering people and teams to win.

We aim to hire respectful, curious, value driven and inspiring people who care about the people’s lives that we touch every single day.

Be a force for good.