Farm & Equine Sales Manager

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleague globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity

Here at Dechra, we have an excising opening for an enthusiastic and ambitious Territory Sales Manager to join our Dechra Veterinary Products business unit.

Territory: South - Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Bath, Bristol, Salisbury

Take a look at the advert below to get a flavour of what a career in Sales with us could entail and what’s in it for you in return.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

Championing our range of Farm Animal and Equine Products (FAP and Equine) to Veterinary practices within defined sales territory
Achieving territory sales objectives (including quarterly and yearly targets), respecting product mix, prices and promotional offers
Data analytics and strategic targeting using SalesForce CRM and supporting sales data
Managing diary of business appointments and travel to maximise productivity
Delivering on sales campaigns in line with the business need
Build, develop and maintain relationships with clients through appropriate business solutions and proven sales methods
Actioning inbound customer and/or sales enquiries
Conducting competitor analysis - monitoring and reporting on competitor activities as required
Attending and presenting at required customer meetings, congresses and events to educate customers and promote Dechra’s product range and available support

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Previous business-to-business sales experience
Competent in negotiation and influencing
Motivated, enthusiastic and results driven
Knowledge or a keen interest in the veterinary sector
Computer literate (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, CRM)
Previous experience of consumer health/pharmaceutical/veterinary sales
Previous experience in Equine and/or Farm Animal veterinary industry
MRCVS or RVN qualification
Degree level qualification desirable
Significant travel required within the defined territory with occasional overnight stays
Travel required for Sales Meetings/Congresses and additional events with overnight stays as necessary
Full UK driving licence - ability to travel domestically 4 days per week with occasional overnight stays

Package Description

Company car
BUPA Private medical cover
A highly competitive basic salary + generous bonus scheme
33 days paid holiday inclusive of bank holidays
8% contributory pension
Cycle to work scheme

About the Company

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com