Sales/SR/Lead Sales Representative, Pets - Seattle, WA

Boehringer Ingelheim; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Seattle seeks a Sales Representative to drive sales, grow market share, and deliver profitable results across a defined territory.

As part of Boehringer Ingelheim, you will leverage training and resources to educate customers, build relationships, and achieve the company's sales objectives while maintaining high ethical standards.

The role offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to contribute to patient outcomes through animal health products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required for this sales role.
• 2–5 years of field sales experience or 2+ years as a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Animal health knowledge is preferred.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Meets sales objectives and supports district and regional targets.
• Develops market, customer, and industry knowledge; uses resources to build business.
• Maintains expert product knowledge and effective selling skills to influence customers.
• Uses CRM tools to plan calls; maintains territory records.
• Analyzes territory data to optimize calls and develop annual business plan.
• Complies with regulations and maintains high ethical standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Drive

Resilience

Persuasive skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

The base salary range for this position is $74,800 to $163,200. 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.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here .

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $74,800 to $163,200. 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.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, paid holidays, disability and life insurance benefits, and other company sponsored benefits. For additional information regarding our benefits and Total Rewards offerings, please click here .

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.

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

Sales Representative

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• Minimum of two to five (2-5) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment required, or a minimum of two (2) years as a degreed, licensed and practicing Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in a clinic or animal health organization
• 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
• 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
• PC skills and the ability to use mobile applications
• 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

Senior Sales Representative

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• 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
• 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
• PC skills and the ability to use mobile applications
• 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

Lead Sales Rep

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required
• Minimum of eight to ten (8-10) years of relevant field sales experience in a competitive selling environment with a minimum of five-plus (5+) years in animal health required
• Ability to work without appreciable direction
• Contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards
• Considered in expert in the field
• Experience presenting to various size audiences
• 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
• PC skills and the ability to use mobile applications
• 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)
• Must be 18 years of age or older

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