Sales Manager, Veterinary Sales

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. Promote the Pro Plan Veterinary Diet product line .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRichmond • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $76,567 - $102,502 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in veterinary diets and strategic sales planning, leveraging consumer insights to drive sales growth and build strong client relationships. Proven ability to provide consultative selling and top-tier customer service while achieving quantitative and qualitative sales goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree1+ Years Of Sales ExperienceConsultative SellingVeterinary Diet ExpertiseStrategic Business Planning

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Soft Skills

Customer ServiceRelationship BuildingCross-Functional Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid State Driver’s LicenseAutomobile Insurance

Industry Keywords

Veterinary BusinessSales GoalsMarketing ConceptsClient ManagementConsumer Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Promote the Pro Plan Veterinary Diet product line
Grow the Purina Veterinary business through innovative sales and marketing concepts
Call on existing and potential clients to create targeted, brand-building sales and marketing programs
Drive volume and achieve quantitative and qualitative sales goals
Develop and implement strategic business plans within the assigned geography
Provide top-tier customer service through a consultative selling approach
Work cross-functionally with regional teams, distributor channels, and counterparts across the country
Identify clinic business needs and leverage consumer insights and trends to support recommendations
Develop and foster relationships with key decision makers to gain active recommendations of Purina to veterinary clients
Provide nutritional pet food diet expertise to veterinarians and staff through clinic calls, product detailing/comparisons, in-hospital trainings, and special events
Build expertise in veterinary diets and strategic sales plans through continuous training
Nurture current client relationships and build new client business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
1+ years of sales experience required
Valid state driver’s license
Satisfactory driving record
Automobile insurance of $100,000 bodily injury liability per person, $300,000 bodily injury liability per occurrence, and $50,000 property damage
Ability to travel, including overnight travel as needed
Reliable transportation to manage the assigned territory
Willingness to relocate to the territory upon offer acceptance if not currently residing there
Ability to perform frequent bending, reaching below the waist and overhead, lifting items weighing up to 40 lbs, and sitting and standing for extended periods
Physical requirements may vary depending on the territory
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
Bonus eligibility
401(k) with company match
Healthcare coverage
Competitive total rewards package
Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices
Inclusive workplace