Equine Specialist

Role Description

The US Equine business is focused on delivering maximum value to our customers through portfolio solutions and by building and sustaining relevant partnerships. Based on our business model and operating environment we bring more than just medicines, services, and expertise to the marketplace - we deploy a range of targeted activities to support our solutions offerings in meeting the needs of our customers. These activities include a direct sales field force, aligned technical services teams providing technical support directly to customers, and novel value-added solutions that differentiate us from competitors. The Equine Specialist position requires the individual to manage the Zoetis Equine business with distributors, veterinarians, dealers, and horse owners in your respective territory. It will be advantageous for the person in this position to have a strong understanding of the Equine market and its dynamics. The position will require travel and nights away from home.

Position Responsibilities :

• Calling on Equine and Mixed Animal Veterinarians, Dealers, and Distributor Representatives, quantifying and qualifying differences among Zoetis products and competitors.
• Utilizing excellent presentation skills for educational training and exhibiting selling skills at accounts and producer seminars.
• Building relationships and influence within key trade channels including veterinarians, distributors, OTC dealers, farm personnel, and university personnel.
• Working closely with Equine distribution partners to drive sales results throughout the assigned geography.
• Managing a broad geographic area with a diverse customer base to achieve sales targets, increased market share, and business objectives.
• Building trust with customers through reliability, credibility, and follow-up.
• Territory planning & priority setting through data analysis, planning, utilization of resources, and execution of business plans.
• Technical & commercial knowledge including general Equine industry knowledge, in-depth Zoetis product knowledge, and local customer base business & financial acumen.
• Teamwork - sharing, collaborating, and acting as a team player.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned and directed.

Education & Experience :

Technical Skill Requirements :

Physical Position Requirements :

Base Pay Range :

67,000-$97,000 (Base pay may vary based on location and other factors).

Additional Benefits :

Eligible for short-term incentive compensation.

Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental coverage, retirement savings benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and disability insurance.

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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Salary : $67,000 - $97,000