What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative position at Patterson Companies, Inc.?
Job Description
As a Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative you are responsible for the maintenance and expansion of your assigned customer base within an assigned territory for veterinary supplies, products, & programs. This includes achieving annual sales, revenue, and gross profit goals within a specified territory.
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Patterson Companies and our dedicated teams create healthier communities by building strong partnerships, one person at a time. We connect expertise to inspired ideas, products and services while creating a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our clients and their customers.
As a market leading animal health and dental company, we supply technology, products and equipment, as well as marketing, support and logistics services across North America and the U.K.
Responsibilities:
Regularly calls on veterinary offices, labs, and institutions within a defined sales territory to achieve budgeted sales volume and other established goals.
Maintains and further develops established accounts, and develops new accounts to increase market penetration.
Actively prospects, pursues, and closes equipment and technology sales in assigned territory.
Responsible for maintaining and growing existing consumables base.
Responsible for generating leads for technology offerings, exclusive products, and capital equipment.
Prepare presentations and price quotes for customers.
Must be able to meet forecasted goals.
Promotes Patterson Vet marketing programs & demonstrates new products.
Participates in and supports meetings and activities as requested by the Branch Manager, Region and/or General office.
Performs other Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative duties as assigned.
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must possess ONE or more of the following:
A four year degree or
Three or more years of experience in business to business sales or
Three or more years of experience in the HEALTH/VETERINARY industry
Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Preferred Qualifications:
Prior direct, retail, or telephone sales experience
Knowledge of veterinary industry (or experience)
PC skills required including knowledge of spreadsheets & word processing software
Ability to analyze financial information
Skillful negotiation and presentation abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
