Veterinary Field Sales Representative - Yorkshire

ield Sales representative - Yorkshire ( BD, BL, DN, HD, HU, HX, LS, OL, S, W )

£33,000 - £36,000 DOE + Bonus and benefits

Do you have experience in FMCG and managing a territory?

Are you looking for a solid career path with a company that cares about their people?

We have an opportunity for a Field Sales Representative across the Leeds/Bradford/Wakefield area of the UK

Purpose of the role

At Royal Canin, your pet's health is our obsession. We focus our attention on the unique needs of cats and dogs. That obsession with detail is what makes it possible for us to deliver precise, effective nutrition, and help them become their magnificent best.

The purpose of the role is to deliver the Royal Canin market strategy within the independent sector and value creation mutual for us and our customers.

What are we looking for?

• Experience- customer facing sales & negotiation experience required, FMCG experience or specialist pet trade channel knowledge with field sales experience desirable.

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (qualify for fleet insurance criteria).

• Knowledge - literacy, Numeracy, IT literacy in Microsoft applications.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Achieve sales growth through our category-based value creation strategy.

• Deliver the in-store Picture of Success through our Perfect Store programme.

• Deliver new product launches, promotional programmes & marketing with retailers.

• Deliver category-based range, layout, and merchandising recommendations.

• Negotiate trading terms discounts with customers to reward Perfect Store achievement.

• Achieve collaborative, mutual, and long-term customer relationships based upon trust.

• Provide nutritional and product education to retailers and enable them to recommend our products knowledgeably and with confidence to their customers.

What can you expect from Mars?

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including excellent pension.

• Pet-friendly offices, where your pet’s enjoyment, is as high on our agenda as yours.

• A company that understands the importance of a work-life balance.

• The chance to take hold of your own career and develop personally and professionally.