Territory Manager, Animal Health Bovine - Eastern Quebec

BoehringerPRD • Quebec, QC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Territory Manager in Animal Health utilizes Customer Experience Excellence skill, territory & account management, along with business planning capabilities to execute our strategies to maximize performance within the assigned territory. The Territory Manager works with customers, decision makers and cross-functional partners to manage accounts/clinics, understand needs/drivers, build customer value and maintain business relationships as a partner to offer innovative solutions in biologics and specialty pharmaceuticals for companion animals, beef and dairy cattle, equine, swine and avian. This opportunity is within the BOVINE Business Unit. This job posting is for an existing vacant position. This position is field-based. Field-based roles require employees to be located in the area/region where their role is based to be close to our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• History of successful performance in previous roles.
• Minimum of 3 years sales experience, preferably in the Animal Health industry.
• AAI (Accountability, Agility and Intrepreneurship (Elements of how We Work at BIAH)
• Fluent in social media trends and understanding of the power of social media.
• Understanding of the power of social media in business
• Business acumen - Account management
• Business Planning & customer prioritization skills
• Account Management experience or understanding
• Strong presentation skills including oral, written and interpersonal communication.
• Analytical skills including computer and technology skills; Outlook, MS Office, smart phone and CRM tools.
• Well-developed selling and negotiation skills
• Self-Directed with a growth mindset
• Collaborative team player
• Ability to travel (overnights required)
• Must possess a valid provincial driver’s license (based on location of assigned territory)
• Must reside within assigned geographical territory
• For Quebec-based positions: French and English language skills are required for the purpose of working cross-functionally with Boehringer colleagues across Canada and in some cases with colleagues situated globally.

Responsibilities

• Meet overall annual net sales objectives for key growth products and portfolio via demand generation within assigned geography.
• Track progress against goals on a monthly basis.
• Account for promotional spending (rebates, free goods, promotional items, etc).
• Uses the Customer Experience Excellence (CXE) model to engage customers, understand needs, build value and advance the sale.
• Positions products based on Plan of Action (POA) and customer insights.
• Fosters a positive working relationship with individual customers and accounts/clinics.
• Leverages multi-channel and close-loop marketing (CLM) tools and resources with targeted/segmented customers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of BIAH products, competitors and clinical studies; as well as current and emerging animal health industry trends.
• Employs Technical Services Verterinarian(s) to increase product/disease and clinical knowledge.
• Collaborates with TSV(s)to address customer perspective and/or add-value.
• Shares insights & competitor activity through appropriate channels with relevant stakeholders.
• Leverages business tools (CRM/Impact Vet/Sales Reports) to assess/understand market, product, account/customer and overall territory dynamics and opportunities.
• Adheres to communication requirements and effectively manages time and territory management.
• Follows-up with customers and cross-functional partners in a timely manner.
• Develops and reviews customer/business plans and leverages available business tools.
• Records learnings/insights and call objectives in CRM.
• Leverages pre/post-call process to enhance customer engagement and impact territory performance.
• Maintains account/customer data/information in CRM.
• Manages expenses & regional events (direct promotion) budgets.
• Identifies decision-makers and influencers within accounts/clinics and develops a working relationship.
• Shares learnings/insights with team members, manager and cross-functional partners.
• Identifies business opportunities and together with manager/brand team undertakes calculated risks.
• Exhibits behaviors that demonstrate Boehringer Ingelheim Values and Our Behaviors.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset, is self-directed and open to coaching/feedback.
• Plans, organizes and collaborates with team members, manager and cross-functional partners.
• Identifies opportunities and brings forward solutions to address customer needs and respond to challenges.
• Prepares for and actively participates in local, regional and national meetings.
• Shares best practices with team and cross-functional partners.
• Participates in brand champion and strategy meetings as required.
• Demonstrates leadership; lead by example, role model.
• Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards with all business contacts in order to maintain BIAH excellent reputation within the industry.
• Compliance with CAHI Code of Conduct and other related BIAH SOPs.

Benefits

• generous amount of paid time off (vacation, personal days, contingency paid time off days for Long Term Contract Employees)
• comprehensive and flexible benefits plan
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching of RRSPs
• Employee and Family Assistance Plan
• employee and leadership development programs
• programs to support overall health and wellness for employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level