Professional Consulting Veterinarian

Colgate; Milano; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global consumer products company in Milan seeks a Professional Consulting Veterinarian to influence customer success through nutritional education and coaching. This role requires fluent communication in Italian and English, alongside a degree in Veterinary Medicine or Nutrition and three years experience in veterinary practice. The position involves significant travel within the district and collaboration with marketing teams to support key customers. Join us to contribute to pet health through leading nutrition products.

Competenze

• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strong work ethic and professional appearance.
• Good analytical skills with basic business terminology.

Mansioni

• Influence customer success through nutritional education and coaching.
• Collaborate with CD Team to grow key opportunity customers.
• Organize local events in coordination with Marketing & PVA team.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication skills

Digital expertise

Proficient in Google suite

Ability in storytelling

Team player

Formazione

Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Nutrition

At least 3 years of experience in a veterinary practice

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work / life effectiveness.

Job Title: Professional Consulting Veterinarian

Travel Required: 75% of time or more

Posting Start Date: 04 / 09 / 2025

Remote

• No Relocation Assistance Offered

Location: Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Professional Consulting Veterinarian (PCV)

The PCV is part of the Professional Veterinary Affairs Team, reporting to Professional Veterinary Affairs Senior Manager and working closely with the district Customer Development Team.

PCV is the technical and scientific liaison for the local CD Team supporting the Sales Managers through consulting and training Profession and Top Customers. PCV, based on business plans developed by Mktg & PVA and in coordination with CD team, is responsible to develop and implement a training plan on an annual, quarterly and monthly basis which will include in-clinic seminars, speaker tour, school visits and other necessary activities. The plan must be shared with the PVA team and with the CD team and updated periodically as needed.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Influence customer success through nutritional education, coaching and skill-building training with in practice healthcare teams primarily focusing on large practices like Referral Hospitals and Corporate Clinics. The training will take place through the organization of visits, round tables, seminars as well as the promotion of Hill's events.
• Collaborate with CD Team in developing and growing key opportunity customers through development of specific action plans and implementation of core strategies including 5VA elements, nutritional seminars and compliance audits.
• Organization and participation in local events (speaker tour) in coordination with the Marketing & PVA team.
• Updating and training of Veterinary and Nursing Schools in the district (lectures, seminars, etc.).
• Staff Hill's exhibit booth at national / regional / specialty conferences building relationships, providing vet insights and influencing conference attendees to recommend and sell Hill's products.
• Answer veterinary / technical queries from the helpline.
• Enhance Field Sales and distributors technical, product and communication competencies delivering expertise through TM training and field scientific coaching.
• Participation in meetings of regional veterinary associations if needed
• Participation in company and function meetings

Key Requirements

• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation)
• Digital expertise and curiosity inc. good knowledge of social media
• Proficient in Google suite
• Must be able to work independently, manage a demanding schedule with irregular hours and manage travel within district to deliver internal and external customer visits / training; some overnight travel required
• Ability to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty or complexity
• Willingness to travel in the assigned territory with overnight stay away from home
• Ability in storytelling and KTLs management and influence
• Team player and ability to work in a cross-functional team

Education & Background

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Nutrition
• At least 3 years of experience in a veterinary practice (or a commercial or marketing job)
• Knowledge of the pet food business, animal nutrition, Hill's products and current regulation on labeling and nutrition.
• Valid driver's license
• Fluent in Italian and in English language
• Basic understanding of business terminology, good analytical skills
• Strong work ethic, professional appearance and approach, high integrity
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and relationship building skills
• Self-motivated

Location: Italy, Milan and province

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Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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