Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Patterson Companies and our dedicated teams create healthier communities by building strong partnerships, one person at a time. We connect expertise to inspired ideas, products and services while creating a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our clients and their customers

Responsible for the maintenance and expansion of your assigned customer base within an assigned territory for veterinary supplies, products, & programs. This includes achieving annual sales, revenue, and gross profit goals within a specified territory.

* Regularly calls on veterinary offices, labs, and institutions within a defined sales territory to achieve budgeted sales volume and other established goals. * Maintains and further develops established accounts, and develops new accounts to increase market penetration. * Actively prospects, pursues, and closes equipment and technology sales in assigned territory. * Responsible for maintaining and growing existing consumables base. * Responsible for generating leads for technology offerings, exclusive products, and capital equipment. * Prepare presentations and price quotes for customers. * Must be able to meet forecasted goals. * Promotes Patterson Vet marketing programs & demonstrates new products. * Participates in and supports meetings and activities as requested by the Branch Manager, Region and/or General office. * Performs other duties as assigned.

**Minimum Qualifications:** * A four year degree * Three or more years of experience in business to business sales * Three or more years of experience in the Health/Veterinary industry **Preferred Qualifications:** * Prior direct, retail, or telephone sales experience * Knowledge of veterinary industry (or experience) * PC skills required including knowledge of spreadsheets & word processing software * Ability to analyze financial information * Skillful negotiation and presentation abilities * Excellent verbal and written communication skills