Veterinary Sales Rep (Ruminants) - KZN & EC

Mna; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global animal health company seeks a Veterinary Sales Representative for KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. The role involves building long-term partnerships with veterinary customers, utilizing technical proficiency in product knowledge, and managing territory effectively. Candidates should possess a tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science or related fields, with at least 5 years of experience in animal health and sales. Strong communication skills in English and ideally Afrikaans are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of animal health experience and some sales experience.
• Previous sales and/or marketing experience in the Animal Health industry.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term partnerships with veterinary customers.
• Utilize resources from Marketing and Technical teams effectively.
• Analyze territory and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Technical proficiency

Customer centric approach

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science or equivalent

Degree in Science or Agriculture

Tools

SalesForce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A global animal health company has a vacancy for a Veterinary Sales Representative to call on KwaZulu-Natal and eastern parts of Eastern Cape.

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• The person in role is required to develop mutually beneficial and productive long-term partnerships with their veterinary customers (vet direct accounts non-direct vet accounts and veterinary wholesalers) and maintain these relationships with the appropriate quantity & quality of activity. He / she will work collaboratively to utilise the resources from the Marketing team Technical team and BUD to bring a significant level of knowledge and expertise to the customer.
• Detailing and Selling: Through strong technical proficiency; excellent product knowledge and understanding meeting customers requirements thereby promoting the company products using solution selling techniques.
• Territory and veterinary customer base analysis identification of high potential veterinary and selected farmer customers. Establishing and maintaining of client relationships management of budgets identification and reporting of opportunities ensure promotions are planned and implemented successfully as per Marketing strategy. To organize and present at Key farmer study group information events in collaboration with the specific veterinary customer.
• Territory Administration: Regular updating of SalesForce Touchpoint and planning calls.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science (BVSc or equivalent) or Veterinary Nursing (BVetNurs or equivalent) or degree in Science (BSc or equivalent) Agriculture (BSc (Agric)) or Animal Science (or equivalent)
• Preferably 5 years animal health experience and some sales experience.
• Previous sales and / or marketing experience in the Animal Health industry would be preferable
• A valid driver\'s license
• A willingness and ability to travel extensively within the territory (Routes will involve appreciable overnight travel)

Technical Commercial and General Skills

• Strong technical proficiency and ability to transfer technical knowledge and understanding into effective product positioning within the customers businesses as well as their customers customers (farmers).
• Demonstrates high level of Customer centric approach combined with good business orientation.
• Computer literacy (including mobile devices) and Excel and PowerPoint intermediate skills.
• Results oriented: eager to achieve objectives and obtain the targeted results. Can confront obstacles to accomplish objectives.
• Strong analytical thinking problem solving skills attention to detail.
• Good planning and prioritisation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills (English). Proficiency in Afrikaans will be advantageous.

Behavioural Skills and Attributes

• High emotional intelligence
• Confidence and Commitment
• Agility and flexibility
• Honesty and Consistency
• Networking
• Teamwork and Co-operation

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on. Should you receive no feedback within 7 days please accept your application as unsuccessful.

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1