Strategic Partnerships Manager - Veterinary Tech

Covetrus; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Covetrus Advantage

Inclusive Culture

Life Insurance

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday Day Off

Eye Care Vouchers

Job summary

Covetrus is seeking a Strategic Relationship Manager to drive growth with key corporates, buying groups, and charities across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Relationships, you’ll develop plans and lead new account acquisitions, while improving profitability and retention across Covetrus’ product suite.

This high-impact, commercially driven role blends strategic insight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong negotiation, relationship-building, and

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 planning

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Job description

Covetrus is seeking a Strategic Relationship Manager to drive growth with key corporates, buying groups, and charities across the UK. Reporting to the Head of Strategic Relationships, you’ll develop plans and lead new account acquisitions, while improving profitability and retention across Covetrus’ product suite.

This high-impact, commercially driven role blends strategic insight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment, requiring strong negotiation, relationship-building, and