Sales Representative/SR, Equine - Pilot Point, TX

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH is seeking a territory sales professional to generate sales, market share and profitability for designated areas within Texas. The role involves living near Pilot Point or Whitesboro, TX, and travelling to supported sites as needed.

The candidate will develop market knowledge, execute brand strategies, train customers, and use CRM tools to manage territories and achieve sales objectives, while complying with regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment or relevant industry experience required.
• Animal health or related industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel (may include overnight travel)
• Should reside in territory geography or be willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Meets sales objectives and supports attainment of district and regional/business unit performance objectives.
• Development of market, customer, and industry knowledge and further development of technical product knowledge.
• Maintains expert product knowledge and selling skills to influence customers and support brand strategies.
• Uses CRM tools to plan activity and maintain customer records.
• Analyzes territory information to optimize calls and create annual business plans.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Drive/Motivation

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Public speaking / presentation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Five+ years field sales experience

Tools

Mobile applications

Job description

Description

Performs responsibilities in generating sales, market share and profitability results for assigned territory with appropriate direction. 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.

Territory geography includes Dallas, Pilot Point, Whitesboro, TX. Ideal candidate will live within close proximity to Pilot Point, TX or Whitesboro, TX.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meets sales objectives and supports attainment of district and regional/ business unit performance objectives.
• Development of market, customer, and industry knowledge along with further development of technical product knowledge is imperative. Effective utilization and management of internal and external resources is expected. Perform customer/consumer training meetings and support convention and professional association business building opportunities.
• Maintains and utilizes expert product knowledge and highly effective selling skills in order to influence customers to support the use of BIAH promoted products. Executes brand strategies to ensure a consistent company sales and marketing message. Uses appropriate BIAH Sales Training techniques to facilitate the sale.
• Utilizes CRM tools to create pre-call plans. Keeps current territory records concerning activities; communicates timely, accurately and meaningfully with Management. Utilizes CRM tool and supporting analysis to plan activity, report, monitor samples and maintain customer records.
• Analyzes territory information to optimize customer calls and create annual business plan for execution. Monitors market conditions for changes that impact our business. Completes objectives including achieving sales plan while operating within specified expense budget. Successfully completes all sales training requirements.
• Performs all Company business in accordance with all regulations (e.g., EEO, FDA, etc.) and Company policy 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 animal health community and internally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment or relevant industry experience required
• Animal health or related industry experience preferred
• Ability to work with general supervision
• General knowledge of industry practices , techniques and standards
• Experience presenting to various size audiences
• PC skills and the ability to use mobile applications
• Must demonstrate an aptitude and desire to sell and gain market share
• Ability to learn technical product knowledge quickly
• Key competencies include: interpersonal skills, drive, resilience, persuasive skills, teamwork, organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel (may include overnight travel)
• Should reside in territory geography or be willing to relocate
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record to drive a company leased vehicle or authorized rental vehicle
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• Minimum of five-plus (5+) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment required
• Animal health or related industry experience preferred
• Ability to work with general direction
• Complete understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices and standards
• Full knowledge of industry practices
• Experience presenting to various size audiences
• PC skills and the ability to use mobile applications
• Must demonstrate an aptitude and desire to sell and gain market share
• Ability to learn technical product knowledge quickly
• Key competencies include: interpersonal skills, drive, resilience, persuasive skills, teamwork, organization skills and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel (may include overnight travel)
• Should reside in territory geography or be willing to relocate
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record to drive a company leased vehicle or authorized rental vehicle

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post-offer physical (if required).