Sales Representative | Veterinary

Sales Representative Veterinary Port ElizabethSalary: Market Related, Permanent with benefits Purpose of Position: Complement Recruitment are recruiting for a Sales Representative from the Animal Health Science or Veterinary sector. The purpose of this field-based position is to sell designated product lines to an agreed portfolio of customers; veterinary practices as well as Specialty Pet Retail shops. The person in role is required to develop mutually beneficial and productive long term partnerships with our customers, and to maintain these relationships with the appropriate quantity & quality of activity. Territory to cover Eastern Cape and the Garden Route. Apply Directly for this Job by clicking here - https://bit.ly/3LkgmiK Minimum Requirements Qualifications And Skills Training & QualificationsPreferable qualification in Veterinary Science/Animal Health/Animal Science/Agriculture or relatedComputer literate. Able to use standard business software and communication tools.3 - 5 years previous sales experience is preferred in animal health science or veterinaryKnowledge of the veterinary/pharmaceutical industry is an advantage.Proven achievements in salesKey account management experience is advantageous. Travel RequirementHigh frequency of travel within regionValid drivers licenseMust have own vehicleTravel outside of territory from time to time.Manage far run territory 4/6 weekly.May be requested to work extended hours and weekends for special program events and/or training.The successful candidate will be required to live in the territory Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) Deliver at least agreed sales targets, growth and market share gains for specified product lines.This role contributes to the overall success of the business by delivering against sales growth & market share gain targets for the designated product lines. Location: Eastern Cape and Garden Route. (Candidate to reside in Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth) Duties: Core Responsibilities: PlanningMaintain high level of expertise with the evolving portfolio of products, services, pricing, competition, market and industry trendsEnsure customer information and call reports are continuously updated through CRM systemAlign activities and account plans to marketing programmes and management direction in line with the Solution Selling modelAnalyse and interpret actual and potential territory/customer sales and growth opportunities to support delivery of sales targets RelationshipsDevelop mutually beneficial and productive long-term partnerships with our customers based on high quality account plansContribute to the success of your team by sharing best practice with colleagues and proactively contributing ideas Call activityDeliver call activity in accordance with agreed KPIs to achieve the required coverage and frequency with identified target customersEnsure clear and specific objectives exist for each individual callDeliver relevant marketing messages, product information and programmes consistent with management direction in line with Solution Selling modelProactively identify customer opportunities and capitalize on themAccurately record call activity in the CRM system, in line with company guidanceEnsure clear and timely follow up plan is in place and actioned ComplianceMaintain high standards of business conduct and compliance, policy, company values, travel & expenses policy and local codes of practice Key Skillsü Exceptional sales abilityü Strong communication, influencing skillsü Builds successful and effective relationshipsü Knows their stuff able to retain and recall product information to a detailed levelü A strong focus on planning, and a balance of tactical planning with day to day operational requirementsü Ability to work independently as well as in a teamü Drive and resilience, demonstrated with a persistent, never give up attitudeü Confidence, likability and an authoritative personalityü Agility and flexibility Find Us on Social Media