Area Manager

Zoetis

. Build lasting, value-adding relationships with beef producers, veterinary clinics and resellers across the territory .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • Australia, New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong animal health product knowledge and a deep understanding of beef cattle operations, with a focus on building relationships and improving productivity for producers. Engages effectively with stakeholders through workshops and field days, leveraging technical expertise to deliver valuable advice.

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Animal Health Product KnowledgeBeef Cattle OperationsRelationship BuildingRural Sales ExperienceStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Livestock Industry UnderstandingProduct Administration GuidanceCommercial PlanningTechnical Knowledge DevelopmentWorkshop Planning and Delivery

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsProactive MindsetCustomer-Focused Approach

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Rural Science QualificationAgribusiness Qualification

Industry Keywords

Beef ProducersVeterinary ClinicsAccount ManagementCentral HighlandsCentral Western Queensland

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build lasting, value-adding relationships with beef producers, veterinary clinics and resellers across the territory
Work alongside producers on property to understand operations, priorities and productivity opportunities
Work crush-side with producers, providing practical guidance on correct product administration and use
Deliver trusted animal health and production advice using product knowledge and industry understanding, supported by Zoetis technical experts
Grow key brands and develop new business in line with commercial plans
Maintain and strengthen existing customer relationships
Plan and deliver producer-facing workshops, field days and other stakeholder engagement
Travel regularly throughout Central Highlands and Central Western Queensland
Support beef producers in becoming more productive and profitable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong interest in beef cattle operations and genuine passion for the northern beef industry
Desire to help cattle producers improve productivity and profitability
Good animal health product knowledge and strong understanding of the livestock industry
Ability to build technical knowledge with support from the technical team
Practical, producer-focused approach and confidence engaging on property and crush-side
Excellent relationship-building, communication and organisational skills
Proactive and customer-focused mindset
Ideally resident in Emerald or willing to be based there
Experience in livestock, animal health, rural sales or account management is valued
Relevant rural science, agribusiness or related qualifications are an advantage
Right to work in Australia
Current resident of Australia or New Zealand

Benefits

Comp & perks

Above-industry salary
Fully equipped company vehicle
Attractive bonus structure
Company technology, including laptop, iPad and iPhone
Work-from-home set-up
Business travel to conferences, industry events and trade shows
Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
Opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company and the world’s largest animal health company