Territory Manager - Wilmington, North Carolina

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 155559 - Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

At Hill’s we have a purpose. Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. If you’re interested in work that matters, fueled by passion for pets, we invite you to apply.

Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills’ mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. Our decades of science and research guide us in creating nutrition that’s a step ahead so pets and pet parents can enjoy every day together. As the US #1 Veterinarian Recommended pet food brand, knowledge is our first ingredient with 220+ veterinarians, PhD nutritionists and food scientists working to develop breakthrough innovations in pet health.

The role is responsible for managing a customer base of veterinary clinics and specialty pet retail stores building net sales, product mix, growing overall Hills consumption, share of market and BRMO (brand recommended most often), while also staying abreast of the competitive climate in the assigned territory to ensure the appropriate actions take place to drive the business.

What you will do:

 

• Manage a customer base of veterinary clinics and specialty pet retail stores, building net sales, volume, market share and BRMO while improving product mix
• Ensure excellent coverage and 6Ps execution, to grow net sales, drive volume, Brand Recommended Most Often (BRMO) and market share
• Promote and merchandise Hill's products and services. Implement the Perfect Clinic / Store program where applicable.
• Educate customers through detailing and in-clinic seminars on the outstanding economic and nutritional value of Hill's pet diets and products
• Contribute to pets' well-being by driving endorsement of our products
• Develop creative customer specific strategies and joint plans to get results, based on Customer Analysis
• Leverage Hill’s commercial and professional programs to drive product experience, awareness of outstanding formulation and taste to generate professional endorsement, and improve sales and market share in the clinic.
• Rollout new product launches and detail products to clinic staff leading to increased in-store presence and market leadership for all products
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's Degree
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State in
• Excellent communication, relationship building, and presentation skills, highly competitive, tenacious, and self-motivated
• Strong selling skills. Ability to persuade, negotiate and close
• Excellent skills in time management, planning and handling budgets
• Aim to grow and build a territory and a passion for pets
• Good analytical skills and basic understanding of business and business terminology
• Good work ethic, professional appearance and approach, high integrity

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• At least 2 years Sales experience or
• At least 2 years Vet Hospital experience or
• Recent commercial internship or
• Sales experience in Animal Health
• Certified Veterinary Technician-NAVTA
• Ability to relocate for future opportunities

 

Physical Demands:

 

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Frequently
• Lifting - Frequently
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently

 

Working Conditions: