Territory Manager - Daytona, FL

Colgate; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with company matching

Vacation days

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive’s Hill's Pet Nutrition seeks a Territory Manager based in Daytona, FL to manage a veterinary clinic client base and grow omnichannel net sales. You will expand product mix, drive BRMO and market share while staying aware of competitive dynamics in the territory.

The role requires 2+ years of sales experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a valid driver’s license. Travel ~25% and relocation assistance are discussed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years of professional experience.
• DL NUMBER - Valid Driver’s License required.
• DVM preferred for Veterinary Field roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a customer base of veterinary clinics and hospitals, building net sales, volume, market share and BRMO while improving product mix.
• Ensure excellent coverage and 6Ps execution, to grow net sales, drive volume, BRMO and market share.
• Promote and merchandise Hill's products and services. Implement the Perfect Clinic / Store program where applicable.
• Educate customers through detailing and in-clinic seminars on the outstanding economic and nutritional value of Hill's pet diets and products.
• Contribute to pets' well-being by driving endorsement of our products.
• Develop creative customer specific strategies and joint plans to get results, based on Customer Analysis.
• Leverage Hill’s commercial and professional programs to drive product experience, awareness of outstanding formulation and taste to generate professional endorsement, and improve sales and market share in the clinic.
• Rollout new product launches and detail products to clinic staff leading to increased in-store presence and market leadership for all products

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation

Territory management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

DVM (preferred)

Job description

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Territory Manager - Daytona, FL

Travel Required?: Travel - 25% of time

Posting Start Date: 9/21/26

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number#176230 - Orlando, Florida, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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 values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Hill's Mission

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hill's mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

Territory Manager – Daytona, FL

We are seeking a Territory Manager located in Daytona, Florida. The role is responsible for managing a customer base of veterinary clinics building omnichannel net sales, product mix, growing overall Hill’s consumption, share of market and BRMO (brand recommended most often), while also staying abreast of the competitive climate in the assigned territory to ensure the appropriate actions take place to drive the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage a customer base of veterinary clinics and hospitals, building net sales, volume, market share and BRMO while improving product mix
• Ensure excellent coverage and 6Ps execution, to grow net sales, drive volume, Brand Recommended Most Often (BRMO) and market share
• Promote and merchandise Hill's products and services. Implement the Perfect Clinic / Store program where applicable.
• Educate customers through detailing and in-clinic seminars on the outstanding economic and nutritional value of Hill's pet diets and products
• Contribute to pets' well-being by driving endorsement of our products
• Develop creative customer specific strategies and joint plans to get results, based on Customer Analysis
• Leverage Hill’s commercial and professional programs to drive product experience, awareness of outstanding formulation and taste to generate professional endorsement, and improve sales and market share in the clinic.
• Rollout new product launches and detail products to clinic staff leading to increased in-store presence and market leadership for all products

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2+ years of professional experience
• DL NUMBER - Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• 2+ years of sales experience or vet clinic experience
• Sales experience in Animal Health
• Certified Veterinary Technician-NAVTA
• Ability to relocate for future opportunities
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and presentation skills, highly competitive, tenacious, and self-motivated
• Strong selling skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate and close
• Excellent skills in time management, planning and handling budgets
• Aim to grow and build a territory and a passion for pets
• Good analytical skills and basic understanding of business and business terminology
• Good work ethic, professional appearance and approach, high integrity

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $72,000.00 - $92,000.00 USD

• Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements.
• Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year).
• Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing 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, color, 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.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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