District Sales Manager, Pets - Chicago, IL

Boehringer Ingelheim; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 166,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Sales Manager to lead a team of Sales Representatives in an assigned geography. The role focuses on achieving district objectives, planning resources, and developing a high‑performing team within company policies and regulatory guidelines.

The incumbent will drive strategic business plans with trading partners, analyze market dynamics, and ensure effective communication with management. Relocation/travel may be required as part of district coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master’s preferred.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to maximize district performance.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data, forecast trends, and develop tactical action steps.
• Willingness to travel and reside in geography or relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Achieve specified District sales objectives.
• Plan and allocate resources to meet District goals within budget.
• Recruit, develop and maintain a high‑performing team of Sales Representatives.
• Develop and execute Business Plans with trading partners and national teams.
• Communicate effectively and provide timely reports to management.
• Travel as required to support district operations and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Decision‑making

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $165,600 to $248,400. The position may be eligible for a role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. We continuously review market data and may adjust salary ranges as needed in the future. Actual compensation will be based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, and other factors permitted by law. For an overview of our benefits please click here.

Description

The Sales Manager is the first line manager of Sales Representatives within an assigned geography. The incumbent is responsible for leading and motivating the Representatives to accomplish the sales and planned objectives of the District within the allocated resources, the framework of company policies and the law.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

As an employee of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will actively contribute to the discovery, development and delivery of our products to our patients and customers. Our global presence provides opportunity for all employees to collaborate internationally, offering visibility and opportunity to directly contribute to the companies' success. We realize that our strength and competitive advantage lie with our people. We support our employees in a number of ways to foster a healthy working environment, meaningful work, mobility, networking and work-life balance. Our competitive compensation and benefit programs reflect Boehringer Ingelheim's high regard for our employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for achieving specified District sales objectives
• Establishes a plan for using all allocated resources to accomplish the sales and planned objectives of the District within budget.
• Is responsible for analyzing, evaluating and interpreting formal and informal reports to determine if resources are being used effectively to increase operating results as well as re‑directing resources to maximize sales as business conditions warrant
• Actions changes in personnel assignments and territory configurations that will optimize sales results.
• Coordinates a Field Implementation Plan using a computer resource that assures a balanced marketing effort in the District
• Is responsible for recruiting, selecting, developing and maintaining an increasingly competent “Team” of Representatives with assigned District.
• Development is accomplished by the process of setting goals, providing training opportunities, coaching to achieve the goals/objectives set and by quarterly performance evaluations while traveling with the representative.
• Also recommends merit increases and promotion of Sales Representatives within the District
• Is directly responsible for developing and executing Business Plans with trading partners within the District. Also responsible for implementing actions with national trading partners coordinating with Director, Sales Agent Business Planning
• Analyzes and evaluates the characteristics of the continually changing and complex markets in the District.
• Is responsible for implementing marketing plans through Representatives to achieve operating results as well as develop and execute plans to take advantage of unique market opportunities within the District
• Maintains accurate, concise and timely communications.
• Prepares written recommendations that attack opportunities within the District to maximize future sales results
• Develops and nurtures key contacts with Professional, University and Agricultural Industry Leaders that will have a positive impact on operating results
• Recognizes and understands the importance of Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health ('BIAH' or the 'Company') standards and goals regarding Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) in the area of responsibility and behave/manage in a manner consistent with those standards and goals
• Successfully completes the Compliance Modules assigned annually by the Company
• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g. EEO, FDA, OSHA, etc.) and Company policies and procedures. When violations are noted/observed they are to be immediately reported to management. Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIAH’s excellent reputation within the community

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required; Masters degree preferred
• A minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years sales and/or related experience in the animal health/related industry
• Must possess strong leadership and coaching skills to maximize performance results of the district
• Must demonstrate good judgment and decision‑making skills to determine the appropriate course of action required in balancing the need for results with highly ethical conduct
• Must possess thorough technical/customer/market knowledge, excellent presentation skills and the ability to assimilate and analyze diverse data to develop tactical action steps to achieve sales results
• Should have a sustained record of solid performance results consistently performing in the top 25th percentile of peer group, across the large and small animal business units
• Manages and provides leadership and direction for sales force
• Deploys resources to achieve financial and business objectives
• Accountability of activities with impact on revenue generation and cost within own department
• Ability to travel (may include overnight travel)
• Should reside in geography or be willing to relocate
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record
• Authorization and ability to drive a Company leased vehicle or authorized rental vehicle

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long‑term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com