Job Information
Nestle Territory Manager (Veterinary Channel) in Calgary, Canada
Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada
Location: Remote in the field position Okanagan, British Columbia
A little bit about us
As a company made up of pet owners, we believe that pets and people are better together. If you share our passion for pets and you're looking for a career where you can take ownership, collaborate and contribute to challenging, satisfying and meaningful work, then you are the type of person we want at Nestlé Purina PetCare Canada. We are a leader in the pet care and pet nutrition industry, producing Canada’s best loved brands including Alpo ®, Beneful ®, Beyond ®, Dog Chow ®, Cat Chow ®, Fancy Feast®, Friskies®, Tidy Cats®, Pro Plan®, Purina ONE® and many more. Join us in enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them.
What to Expect:
We are looking for a Territory Manager that will be responsible for calling on the veterinary clinics within the Okanagan and Northern British Columbia territory and providing veterinary recommendations of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets products.
A day in the life:
Promotes Purina Products to Veterinarians:
Promotes Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets products to veterinarians as a product of choice
Conducts veterinary educational seminars on pet nutrition and Purina products for the
nutrition and treatment of healthy and sick animals to Veterinary clinics.
Ensures high level of nutritional knowledge is maintained to influence clinic sales.
Develops business plans with the clinics and conducts business reviews
Manage feedback and status on promotions for building pre and post evaluations.
Conducts a quality assurance review for the clinic in terms of product, pricing, and distribution.
Performs Veterinary Clinic Coverage:
Performs veterinary clinic coverage based on established call frequency and coverage.
Sells incremental opportunities for Nestle Purina Canada leveraging national and regional initiatives.
Transmits clinic information directly into sales system database for review, verification and analysis
Role Requirements
2 years’ experience of direct sales or related business experience
Strong self-motivation and proactive mindset, with the capacity to think strategically to secure incremental business opportunities.
Proficient computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities, with a proven track record of delivering
effective presentations to audiences of all sizes
Candidate must reside within the territory and able to travel as required based on territory needs.
Preferred Skills
Excellent leadership abilities, fostering collaboration and strong interpersonal skills
Outstanding organizational skills, effective time management, exceptional prioritization abilities,
proficient in project management, with a keen eye for detail
Benefits
A competitive base salary of $76,000 to $85,000
Comprehensive total rewards benefits package including Health and Dental benefits that start on day one of employment
Company matched pension plan
Four weeks of Vacation and five personal days (Personal Paid Holidays)
Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company
Access to Educational Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Bonus eligibility
Gender affirmation benefits to ensure access to necessary care, resources, and coverage for gender-affirming procedures
Fertility Services and Surrogacy Medical Coverage to support the pursuit of a path to parenthood regardless of medical conditions, gender or sexual orientation
Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites)
Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.
Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.
If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
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