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 knowledge of beef cattle operations and animal health products, with a focus on building relationships and improving productivity for cattle producers. Engages effectively with stakeholders through workshops and field days while maintaining a proactive, customer-focused approach.

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Beef Cattle OperationsAnimal Health Product KnowledgeRelationship BuildingRural Sales ExperienceOrganisational Skills

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Hard Skills

Livestock Industry UnderstandingProductivity Improvement StrategiesTechnical Knowledge DevelopmentWorkshop Planning and DeliveryField Day Coordination

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer-Focused MindsetProactive ApproachOrganisational SkillsConfidence in Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Rural Science QualificationsAgribusiness Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Beef IndustryVeterinary ClinicsDistribution PartnersEmerald ResidenceRight to Work in Australia

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
Provide practical guidance on correct administration and use of products crush-side
Deliver animal health and production advice 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 industry engagement
Travel regularly throughout Central Highlands and Central Western Queensland
Spend time with distribution partners, on property and alongside producers

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, residence in Emerald or willingness 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
Opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company and the world’s largest animal health company
Collaborative colleagues and exposure to teams across livestock, veterinary, retail, marketing, diagnostics, genetics and more
Business travel to conferences, industry events and trade shows
Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression