Territory Account Manager - Technology Animal Health / Gestionnaire de compte de territoire - T[...]

Intervet Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in animal health is seeking an Account Manager for their Farm Animal Business Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales in Ontario, Manitoba, and parts of Atlantic Canada, fostering relationships with dairy and beef producers, and coordinating account growth initiatives. The role demands effective communication, sales strategy implementation, and in-depth industry knowledge. Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and exemplary relational skills, with a proven track record in sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or dairy specific degree required.
• Relevant experience in sales or marketing roles.
• Proficient in CRM and office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for assigned accounts.
• Manage Livestock Monitoring product portfolio effectively.
• Maintain strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Relationship building

Account management

Data analysis

Market analytics

Education

Bachelors degree or dairy specific degree

Tools

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Office automation software

Job description

Reporting to our Companys Associated Director of Sales within the Farm Animal Business Unit the Account Manager is responsible for achieving the annual sales and business objectives within his / her territory by coordinating the development implementation and monitoring of the Territory Tactical Plans ensuring alignment with Regional and National Business unit objectives. It is critical that the Account Manager demonstrates leadership ability to foster collaborative relationships to build meaningful partnerships with other internal stakeholders who have shared responsibility with channel partner organizations.

The Account Manager is responsible for understanding the customer needs and maintaining client satisfaction while ensuring consistent and accurate communication of complete product information. This is to be achieved through on-going face to face and / or virtual calls of targeted Dairy and Beef Producers with the goal of increasing sales and market penetration in the territory. This also includes conducting Continuing Education meetings attending product and sales training and participating in conferences and conventions.

The Account Manager identifies networks and develops strong working relationships with key customers including Key Opinion Leaders as well as community advocacy within his / her geography. The Account Manager will complete his / her tasks in a manner fully consistent with our Companys commitment to our Values and Standards policies procedures industry standards and all laws and regulations.

The Account Manager optimizes business potential in the territory through effective analysis planning implementation and organization of work. The Account Manager manages territory data through Customer Relationship Management and / or other relevant territory management tools. There are other administrative duties which include weekly reports expense reports and requests from clients.

This full-time position is targeted for Ontario Manitoba and parts of Atlantic Canada based in Ontario (preferably).

Responsibilities :

In cooperation with the Associate Director of Sales develop and execute key strategies and tactics required to accelerate sales within assigned accounts utilizing all available resources.

Manage new and existing Livestock Monitoring product portfolios and provide on-site sales support as well as coordinate onsite technical support with the assigned strategic account organizations.

Successfully implement Key Account Management principals to include the creation and maintenance of account plans that identify threats and opportunities.

Coordinate all activities in support of account growth. This includes communicating in detail and frequently with the Associate Director of Sales Technical Support and Customer Success teams regarding needs and activities planned to meet the needs of their territory as well as individual accounts .Gather and clearly communicate market intelligence on a regular basis to the Farm Animal Business Unit and Marketing leadership.

Develop and maintain strong executive / owner relationships within assigned accounts by presenting Livestock Monitoring product information and business solutions to account executive and mid-level leadership to support their business needs. Develop an in-depth understanding of the needs of the strategic account and communicate that information to the Farm Animal Business Unit and Marketing leadership.

Develop proposals negotiate terms and conditions and implement contractual agreements with accountability for delivering strong financial results for the Technology department.

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelors degree or dairy specific degree.

Relevant combined professional experience in sales sales management or marketing roles in the agriculture and / or animal health industry.

Thorough understanding of the Canadian dairy and beef industries.

Strong sales and negotiation skills.

Current knowledge and demonstrated ability to work with dealers and distributors.

Demonstrated ability to build business relationships both internally and externally.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement accurate Account Plans as well as Key Account Plans.

Excellent understanding of financial and business metrics.

History of sound decision-making and innovative thinking.

Ability to balance Animal Health Intelligence needs with customer needs.

Ability to work within a rapidly developing industry.

Superior organizational analytical and time management skills.

Must be able to travel at night as required to achieve territory objectives.

Proficiency in office automation and related software.

A valid drivers license is required.

Excellent oral written and presentation skills in English. French an asset.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse talented and committed people fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one anothers thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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Account Management Account Management Account Planning Adaptability Animal Health Care Business Business Relationship Building Channel Partner Management Channel Partner Relationships Collaborative Development Community Advocacy Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Data Analysis Inbound Phone Sales Lead Generation Legal Agreements Management Process Market Analytics Marketing Leadership Office Automation Product Knowledge Sales Forecasting Sales Operations Sales Pipeline Management Sales Reporting 5 more

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05 / 25 / 2025

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