Job Description

At Ceva, we believe in preserving the vital bond between humans and animals. We strive to find innovative solutions that improve animal health and productivity while respecting animal welfare and supporting biodiversity. Together, we are building a new reference to create value beyond animal health.

Ceva Animal Health has been the fastest growing global animal healthcare company since our creation in 1999. Our expertise are focused on the research, development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products and vaccines for the companion animal, poultry, ruminants and swine sectors. Although we have grown to become a global company, we’ve managed to retain the entrepreneurial spirit and dynamism of a small to medium-sized enterprise. From our unique ownership structure to the way our people provide service to customers, we are together, beyond animal health.

Here in Canada, we are growing and looking to add team members that embody our corporate values and objectives. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create something new and work with a passionate team that is focused on providing innovative solutions for our customers.

About the Position

We are currently seeking a Territory Sales Manager for our Companion Animal team to work with our veterinary clients in the GTA with a strong focus on downtown Toronto . The successful candidate will generate demand for Ceva’s Companion Animal pharmaceutical or biological products.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of and be accountable for Ceva’s Companion Animal business with veterinary clinics located in Toronto. This territory services and generates demand for Ceva’s products/solutions with veterinary clinics located in Toronto
Prepare yearly and quarterly sales plans which place a focus on high potential key accounts within the assigned sales territory. Sales plans should; recognize ROI, identify where business growth will come from and how success will be achieved.
Manage and prioritize all activities to meet territory objectives according to account segmentation. Schedule appointments, meeting with critical account staff, delivers sales presentations, closes on business and takes orders. Follow Ceva’s selling model during call cycles, preparing for sales calls and outcomes in advance according to the defined process.
Build long-term strategic relationships with key decision makers and decision influencers with veterinary clinics within the territory. Negotiate with key members within assigned accounts while always striving to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for the customer and Ceva.
Adhere to priority product focuses as they change throughout the year and implement Marketing campaigns and promotions as directed.
Communicate broadly and often with Sales Manager, Marketing, BUM, Territory Managers and Customer Service to ensure alignment to key business objectives and to provide feedback on customer insights and market trends.
Based on interactions with customers and market trends, provide input on marketing campaigns, product promotions and services.
On an ongoing basis, evaluate selling initiatives and tactics and adjust to improve results were needed. Monitor competitive developments and incorporate necessary changes accordingly.
Complete all required administrative tasks – call cycle planning, product knowledge, competitive intel, timely and accurate expense reporting, attending regularly scheduled sales meetings, etc..
Maintain the customer database (CRM) and input customer and sales call information with as much detail as possible (segmentation, call preparation, selling process steps, sales, call output). Report on the general market environment with competitors, customers details or changes. Input all valuable and valid customer information into the CRM system in a timely manner.
Influence the vets and other decision makers to recommend and sell Ceva products to clients. Change behaviors at the practice level through education and impact. Includes holding technical product and medical conversations at veterinary practices. Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems, developing solutions, making recommendations to management.

About You

You have a working knowledge of consultative selling, including the ability to recognize high potential customers and how to build and grow relationships with targeted accounts
You have a demonstrated ability to identify high yield customer opportunities, build relationships with high potential customers, keep customers warm and follow up
You have a comfortability selling to customers both in person and remotely
You are computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office
You have a lifelong learner mindset
Ideally, you have previous experience in veterinary or pharmaceutical sales

Your Credentials

You have a post-secondary degree/diploma in business, marketing, communications, or related field
You have at least 2-5 years’ work experience in a animal health or pharmaceutical sales consultative selling role with a proven track record of hitting/exceeding sales targets and building long term business relationships

Ceva Animal Health - Canada is committed to accommodating any applicant with a disability, as required by law, during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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