Job Description

The Equine Regional Sales Manager position will lead the US Equine sales team to accomplish national sales goals and organizational objectives to position the broad product portfolio. This position provides direct leadership and development to the regional sales team of up to approximately 11 Territory and Senior Territory Representatives and 1 Inside Sales -Northeast Rep. This role will cover the United States. Travel requirement is 60% for the position.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Prepares and implements a comprehensive national business plan, ensuring consistent product program implementation and sales goal attainment.

• Directly impacts business unit performance through strong leadership and management skills.

• Develops and manages talent for the attraction, retention, and motivation of regional sales team.

• Manages, coaches, and provides direction to the sales team; works to build cohesive teams. Provides ongoing coaching and feedback; conducts formal and informal performance reviews. Recognizes employee success and communicates to the team providing constructive feedback. Proficient at resolving conflict.

• Impactful communication to ensure consistent messages and leadership within the region.

• Problem solving extends beyond the Equine business level. Originates ideas and suggests new areas for development.

• Works cross functionally with US Professional Services Veterinarians, CABU Regional managers and Cattle Regional managers.

• Collaborates and fosters relationships with key distributor management personnel to promote the portfolio of products.

Background & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).   

• At least two (2) years leadership experience with demonstrated accomplishments preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Technical, product & market knowledge.

• Market share mindset focusing on potential verses outcomes.

• Territory & business management

• Leadership and building strong teams.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation skills and critical thinking and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must be available for extensive overnight travel (60%)

• Must live within the Sales Region

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry, and specifically the Equine Veterinary profession, and the Equine Show and Racing world.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as “remote”.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$139,600.00 - $219,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here.

San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

04/7/2025

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