Companion Animal Account Manager M5 Corridor.

Job Description

We are a well-established pharmaceutical company in the UK, with a rich history of 80+ years in researching, developing, and supplying medicines and vaccines for animals. We are dedicated to preventing and treating diseases at every stage of life.

We are currently seeking highly motivated and ambitious individuals to join our team as Companion Animal Account Managers. The successful candidate will be located along the M5 corridor between Bristol and Birmingham/Newport/Herefordshire. The primary goal of this role is to increase market share and stimulate market growth for our companion animal portfolio by building long-term, sustainable, and profitable relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with veterinary practices in the designated geographical area

• Understand the needs and requirements of veterinary practices and provide them with tailored solutions from our companion animal portfolio

• Achieve regional sales targets in line with the overall business unit strategy

• Identify new business opportunities and work towards expanding market share

• Collaborate with internal teams such as marketing, product development, and customer service to deliver exceptional customer experience

• Stay updated with industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to develop competitive strategies and recommendations

• Effectively manage and prioritize accounts and activities to ensure maximum productivity and customer satisfaction

• Continuously update and maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities using our CRM system

Requirements:

• Proven experience in account management or sales

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the veterinary market in designated region

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers

• Goal-oriented mindset with a drive to achieve and exceed sales targets

• Strong negotiation and influencing skills

• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel within the designated region

If you are ready to join a customer-centric, market-leading, and innovative organization in the animal health industry, please apply now!

Required Skills:

Account Management, Animal Science, Business Opportunities, Business Strategies, Commercial Account Management, Competitive Strategies, Customer Service, Goal-Oriented, Identifying Customer Needs, Identifying Sales Opportunities, Market Share Analysis, Product Development, Sales, Veterinary Consulting

Preferred Skills:

Animal Biotechnology, Animal Biotechnology, Animal Health Care, Animal Husbandry, Animal Physiology, Business Case Development, Business Communications, Business Design, Business Management, Business Model Development, Business Process Development, Campaign Management, Candidate Relationship Management, Client Management, Customer Engagement, Customer Experience Management, Customer Marketing, Customer Outreach, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service Management, Direct Marketing, Immunizations, Marketing, Marketing Data Analytics, Marketing Management {+ 14 more}

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

100%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

No

Job Posting End Date:

04/30/2026

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