Strategic Partnerships Leader for Veterinary Tech Growth

Covetrus, Inc.; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covetrus Advantage

Cycle to Work Scheme

Birthday Day Off

Eye Care Vouchers

Company Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Covetrus UK is seeking a Strategic Relationship Manager to lead growth with key corporates, buying groups and charities. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Relationships, you will develop and deliver short, medium, and long term plans, acquire new accounts, drive profitability, and strengthen retention through Covetrus’ range of products and services.

The ideal candidate has proven success in account management or business development in veterinary or animal health, a business degree or

Qualifications

• Proven success in account management or business development, ideally in the veterinary or animal health sector.
• A degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field - or equivalent experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to turn insights into action.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical prowess and a passion for staying ahead of market trends.
• An energetic, collaborative spirit with the drive to exceed targets.

Responsibilities

• Actively seek new and emerging partnerships to drive business growth; and provide solutions to prospective customers.
• Develop and execute strategic account plans to grow market share; revenue and business profitability of existing partners.
• Forge long‑term relationships with corporates, GPOs, universities, e‑commerce partners, and charities.
• Lead negotiations on terms, pricing, and service delivery.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, sales, and customer support to deliver tailored solutions.
• Identify and act on growth opportunities through data‑driven insights and market intelligence.

Skills

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical

Target achievement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Job description

Covetrus UK is seeking a Strategic Relationship Manager to lead growth with key corporates, buying groups and charities. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Relationships, you will develop and deliver short, medium, and long term plans, acquire new accounts, drive profitability, and strengthen retention through Covetrus’ range of products and services.

The ideal candidate has proven success in account management or business development in veterinary or animal health, a business degree or