Veterinary Regional Sales Manager - North Carolina (Royal Canin)

Veterinary Regional Sales Manager - Royal Canin Location: North Carolina Preferred Location: Charlotte/Raleigh, NC Field Based Role The Vet Regional Sales Manager will execute defined sales programs to achieve regional sales and financial goals. This position focuses on effective leadership of field sales associates, execution of sales strategy and objectives, and engagement of internal and external stakeholders in the business. What are we looking for? Bachelor´s Degree in Business, Administration, Marketing or Animal Science preferred 3+ Years sales experience working with leading multi- functional teams Business acumen in Veterinary industry People Management experience in a mentoring/coaching or line manager role Strong Communication skills Valid Driver's License & Clean Driving Record Availability to travel 70% of time What would be your key responsibilities? Achieve profitable sales growth objectives within assigned region through leadership of District Sales Managers Achieve product penetration and focus objectives within assigned region Implement the Royal Canin Veterinary sales strategy and sales process within the assigned region Coach and develop District Managers to help them build their business, achieve growth objectives and KPIs Develop a High-Performance Team Collaboration environment through engagement of direct reports, coach and develop team to meet current responsibilities and prepare them for personal and professional growth. Respond to elevated customer inquiries in a timely and professional manner. Attend trade shows, exhibitions and company meetings as required. Manage expenses and trade budgets. Become thoroughly indoctrinated and knowledgeable on the Veterinary product line and sales processes to apply knowledge to District Managers and clinics What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. This role is eligible for a company car. Mars does not sponsor visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation benefits. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.