Sales Manager Emilia Romagna

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#170943 - Modena Emilia-Romagna 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 valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.

Hills Sales Manager (SM) Responsibilities

The Hills Sales Manager (SM) is responsible to grow Hills business (sales distribution market share and Brand Recommended Most Often BRMO) in the assigned territory.

The Sales Manager manages the customers both veterinary clinics and specialty pet retail stores in the assigned territory and ensures Hills is the strategic partner of choice for these customers and gain support to grow Hills business.

What you will do : Product Knowledge

Develop and maintain high standards of knowledge in small animal nutritionHills and competitors products through company training and self-study.

Territory Management

Achieve territory sales targets managing orders collection through effective visits with customers and handling efficiently all the commercial / financial aspects and engaging all the internal stakeholders

Review potential of accounts within the territory (every year)

Promptly identify new accounts and secure strong presence and endorsement for Hills brands

Maintain accurate records in the Hills reporting system

Leverage all Company available tools to drive execution (Product DistributionDetailing material Staff Feeding Sampling Trial etc.)

Clinic / Store Business Development

Develop deep knowledge of the customers business and organization; build a network with key decision makers / key influencers in the vet practice and specialty pet store in the assigned territory.

Develop the business of the assigned area also by providing best in class professional support (detailing in-clinic / store seminars technical trainingmerchandising) reaching all key stakeholders in specified practices and stores collaborating with the Pet Vet Affairs (PVA) team ensuring an effective planning and active participation during the activities.

Identify opportunities in the assigned customer base and develop technical and business propositions that meet the needs of both Hills and the customer resulting in BRMO leadership

Manage multi store customers and some specific needs

Awareness full distribution and active endorsement by the veterinary profession of Hills products

Full distribution excellent visibility and active endorsement of Hills products by the store staff

Rapid acceptance endorsement and distribution of new products Establishment of shelf space and adequate inventory within each store

Business & Financial Management

Monitor achievement of territory objectives vs target & develops strategies to address changes in the business environment as appropriate

Meetings & Conferences

Represent Hills at meetings / conferences e.g. Trade shows Local and National meetings Client Meetings Clinic / Store Special events

Education / Experience Required

Masters degree in Veterinary Animal Science or equivalent

Previous sales experience required minimum at least 2 / 3 yrs (nutrition company veterinary industry or pharmaceutical company)

Additional competencies / skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Strong selling skills. Ability to persuade negotiate and finalize agreements

Customer orientation / Problem solving attitude

Excellent skills in time management planning / priority setting and managing budgets

Proficient computer skills and ability to learn company specific tools & programs

Fluent in Italian and good English are key requirements

Valid drivers license required

Working Relationships(Key partnerships and reporting relationships)

The role doesnt have direct reports

Reports to

Field Sales Manager

Works closely with Commercial Teams including Marketing and Professional Veterinary Affairs

Location : Modena Parma and Reggio Emilia

VISA NOT SPONSORED

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping 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.

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