Area Business Manager

Zoetis; California; Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoetis seeks an Area Business Manager, US Diagnostics Division, covering the Southwest region of the United States. The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and business planning to drive sales performance and launch of new products.

You'll lead Diagnostics Sales Consultants and Diagnostic Technical Specialists, spend 75% of time on field coaching, travel 50–60%, and work with cross-functional teams to optimize regional strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years people leader/management experience.
• Undergraduate degree (BS/BA).
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to travel 50-60%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all colleagues in Area according to position.
• Spend 75% of time on field coaching to improve DSCs/DTSs.
• Direct the business activities of DSCs and DTSs to meet objectives.
• Lead the annual strategic business plans for territories.
• Coordinate marketing efforts and manage expenses and reporting.

Skills

People leadership

Solution coaching

Business planning

Analytical skills

Education

BS/BA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

States considered: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona

Preferred Role Description Location: Southwest Region of the United States We are seeking a highly capable individual for Area Business Manager (ABM), US Diagnostics Division. Primary responsibilities include leadership and development of colleagues, while utilizing solution coaching, and business planning capabilities to execute overall strategies to maximize sales performance within the assigned geography. The ABM will lead and model Zoetis Core Beliefs within the team and company. This position will require travel throughout the designated geography and may require overnight stays.

• Lead and develop all colleagues in Area accordingly based on position.
• Consistently demonstrate Solution Coaching capabilities
• Direct the business activities and efforts of the area Diagnostics Sales Consultants (DSC) and Diagnostic Technical Specialists (DTS) to meet objectives set forth by management.
• Attract, develop, evaluate, differentiate, and retain top talent through recruiting / hiring, ongoing coaching, proactive / effective use of both colleague development and performance management tools.
• Spend 75% of available time on field-coaching days to help DSCs and DTSs meet performance objectives by strengthening their core capabilities and professional development
• Demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration across all team members
• Sales Performance Meet or exceed sales objectives (quota) the Diagnostics business via development and coaching of DSCs and DTSs within targeted area
• Successfully lead the launch of new products / services /equipment
• Demonstrate success in other key sales metrics such as growth rates and improving the health of your area business by improving leverage and managing analytical insights reports.
• Leading the Business Develop annual strategic business plans including demographics, economics, performance, potential, actionable items, tracking and reporting for the territories individually and the area overall.
• Coordination and resource allocation of marketing efforts in the area, balancing needs of Diagnostic Sales Consultant and Diagnostic Technical Specialists
• Handling various administrative and reporting duties, including but not limited to Operating Expenses, Performance management, Performance reviews, etc.
• Attending and participating in new product launches and periodic regional/area sales meetings.
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned and directed by the Regional Business Director and/or headquarters management.

Education and Experience

• Undergraduate degree (BS/BA)
• Minimum of 3 years people leader/management experience

Technical Skills

• Success in previous roles including people leadership and creatively finding opportunities or solving problems to drive sales performance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, business management and computer skills Exemplifies what it means to be a change agent, continuous learner, and pushing self / others beyond dominant logic
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team-based environment, align with and influence internal and external stakeholders, and build / manage relationships at all levels of an organization.
• Adept at working in highly fluid, complex, and ever-changing environments. Uses analytics and insights to enhance decision-making and tactical execution across area.
• Follow-through and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage assigned expense budgets Customer focused professional demeanor and presentation style.
• Highly focused and results oriented, able to identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in initial stages.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a close team environment, self-starter Animal Health experience and knowledge of small animal veterinary medicine Diagnostic experience preferred Exhibit willingness to accept and incorporate feedback Verbal, written, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to exercise good judgment and make thoughtful / fair decisions based on relevant information Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) and ability to learn Zoetis systems

Physical Skills Ability/Willingness to travel extensively (50-60%) to manage area personnel and business needs as necessary.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $122,000 - $176,000.

Full time Regular Colleague

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

Visit zoetisbenefits.com to learn more.

Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at [e-mail] to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact.

Join Zoetis – and build your career with a global animal health company dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses.

Why Zoetis

Zoetis has more than 60 years of experience in delivering innovative, high-quality products and services that benefit our customers.

Zoetis work environment

At Zoetis, we take pride in a collaborative spirit and high-performing environment where every colleague is given room to learn and grow.

Your opportunities at Zoetis

We invest in our people and offer diverse and exciting opportunities to make a difference in a growing global industry while shaping the future of animal health.

Results that matter

Our colleagues make an impact by working hand-in-hand with those who raise and care for animals to better understand and address the unique real-world challenges they face.