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A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title:  Key Customer Manager

Travel Required?:  Travel - 25% of time
Date:  May 23, 2023
On-site

No Relocation Assistance Offered

 

Job Summary

  • To plan and implement sales and business plans for national or regional multiple accounts in order to achieve agreed company goals in terms of sales volume, space, product assortment, promotion target in pet channel.

  • Communicate persuasively the technical superiority, practical application and commercial benefits of Hill’s products in these accounts. 

  • Ensure that Hill’s Pet Nutrition is the strategic partner of choice in small animal nutrition.

  • Key strategies based on 6P (Product, Price, Promotion, Placement, POP and Professional recommendation) 

  • Shopper oriented solutions to win at the customer

 

 

Education/ Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Business, Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary Science or similar field is strongly recommended. MBA is a plus.

  • Experience & understanding of veterinary and pet markets ,Veterinarian Technical and Product knowledge preferred

  • Previous sales experience in field sales, veterinary industry, FMCG, pharmaceutical company or Nutrition Company preferred  with minimum 6 years of sales experience

  • Minimum 5 years sales experience in Key Account Management.

  • Familiarity with Pet food business is a plus

 

Expected Areas of Skills 

  • Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office, Google tools and ability to learn company specific tools & programs

  • Strong account management and customer development skills.

  • Strong team player.

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively manage sales plan execution.

  • Good interpersonal skills.

  • Excellent communication skills (internal and external, all levels).

  • Fluency in both English and local language

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law

Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We look forward to your application.

Work that matters, fueled by passion for pets!  At Hill’s we have a purpose.  Every day around the world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets. 

HILL'S® Prescription Diet® therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S® Science Diet® and HILL'S® Ideal Balance™ wellness pet foods are sold worldwide. Hill’s is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products in more than 200 countries.  To learn more about Hill's and Colgate, please visit http://www.hillspet.com and http://www.colgatepalmolive.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.


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