Territory Manager 81740

Colgate; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pet nutrition is seeking a Territory Manager for the Gauteng area. The role involves managing veterinary relationships, achieving sales targets, and enhancing brand visibility. Candidates should have a Veterinary Nursing Diploma and sales experience in related sectors.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience in veterinary, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or nutrition sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and plan call strategies.
• Develop networks with decision-makers and provide professional support.
• Monitor territory objectives and manage budgets.

Skills

Sales

Networking

Customer Support

Education

Veterinary Nursing Diploma

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Work that matters fueled by passion for pets!

At Hills, we have a purpose.

Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Hills offers Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods, Science Diet, and Ideal Balance wellness pet foods sold worldwide.

Hills is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, and Pet Nutrition, with sales in more than 200 countries.

To learn more about Hills and Colgate, please visit our website or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Job Opportunity: Territory Manager - Gauteng Area, South Africa

Job Summary: Provide a direct interface with veterinary professionals at the practice level to ensure the highest levels of endorsement for Hills brands and with specialist pet retail operators at store level to ensure optimal promotion of Hills 6Ps.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities:

1. Territory Management: Achieve sales targets, plan and execute call strategies, maintain records, review store/clinic potential annually, identify and secure new stores/clinics, and represent Hills at various meetings and events.
2. Business Development: Develop deep knowledge of customer businesses, build networks with decision-makers, provide professional support through seminars and training, identify opportunities, and develop technical and business propositions to ensure brand endorsement and distribution.
3. Commercial Activities: Increase awareness, distribution, visibility, and endorsement of Hills products, support new product acceptance, establish merchandising standards, and recruit new users through trial programs and promotions.
4. Planning and Review: Develop annual business plans, conduct quarterly reviews with key stakeholders, and adjust strategies accordingly.
5. Financial Management: Monitor territory objectives, manage budgets, and ensure timely submission of expenses and purchase orders.

Qualifications: Veterinary Nursing Diploma or similar recommended, previous sales experience in veterinary, FMCG, pharmaceutical, or nutrition sectors preferred, proficiency in Google Suite, valid driver’s license.

If you're interested in working for Hills Pet Nutrition, apply online with your cover letter and resume. Applications via email are not considered.

Join our team!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Please contact us if needed.

We look forward to your application!