Job Description:

• Lead the Low Country Regional Companion Animal sales team to accomplish regional sales goals
• Prepare and implement a comprehensive region business plan
• Directly impact business unit performance through strong leadership and management skills
• Develop and manage talent for attraction, retention, and motivation of regional sales team
• Manage, coach, and provide direction to the sales team
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback; conduct formal and informal performance reviews
• Recognize employee success and communicate to the team providing constructive feedback
• Proficient at resolving conflict and ensure consistent messages and leadership within the region
• Work cross-functionally with region Professional Services Veterinarians
• Collaborate with key distributor management personnel to promote portfolio of products

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least 8 years of relevant work experience (OR 12 years without a Bachelor’s degree)
• At least two (2) years leadership experience with demonstrated accomplishments is preferred
• Technical, product & market knowledge
• Market share mindset focusing on potential verses outcomes
• Territory & business management
• Leadership and building strong teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills and critical thinking and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be available for extensive overnight travel (75%)
• Must live within the Sales Region
• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry preferred
• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products preferred
• Understanding or experience working with distribution preferred
• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish

Benefits:

• medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
• retirement benefits, including 401(k)
• paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days