Professional Consulting Veterinarian
Professional Consulting Veterinarian
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#169107 - Milano Lombardia Italy
Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care Personal Care Home Care Skin Care and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive a caring innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people their pets and our planet. Guided by our core valuesCaring Inclusive and Courageouswe foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together lets build a brighter healthier future for all.
Professional Consulting Veterinarian (PCV)
The PCV is part of the Professional Veterinary Affairs Team reporting to Professional Veterinary Affairs Senior Manager and working closely with the district Customer Development Team.
PCV is the technical and scientific liaison for the local CD Team supporting the Sales Managers through consulting and training Profession and Top Customers.
PCV based on business plans developed by Mktg & PVA and in coordination with CD team is responsible to develop and implement a training plan on an annual quarterly and monthly basis which will include In clinic seminars speaker tour school visits and other necessary activities.
The plan must be shared with the PVA team and with the CD team and updated periodically as needed.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Influence customer success through nutritional education coaching and skill-building training with in practice healthcare teams primarily focusing on large practices like Referral Hospitals and Corporate Clinics. The training will take place through the organization of visits round tables seminars as well as the promotion of Hills events.
- Collaborate with CD Team in developing and growing key opportunity customers through development of specific action plans and implementation of core strategies including 5VA elements nutritional seminars and compliance audits.
- Organization and participation in local events (speaker tour) in coordination with the Marketing & PVA team.
- Updating and training of Veterinary and Nursing Schools in the district (lectures seminars etc.).
- Staff Hills exhibit booth at national/regional/specialty conferences building relationships providing vet insights and influencing conference attendees to recommend and sell Hills products.
- Answer veterinary/technical queries from the helpline.
- Enhance Field Sales and distributors technical product and communication competencies delivering expertise through TM training and field scientific coaching.
- Participation in meetings of regional veterinary associations if needed
- Participation in company and function meetings
Key Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills (written verbal and presentation)
- Digital expertise and curiosity inc. good knowledge of social media
- Proficient in Google suite
- Must be able to work independently manage a demanding schedule with irregular hours and manage travel within district to deliver internal and external customer visits/training; some overnight travel required
- Ability to make sound decisions under conditions of uncertainty or complexity
- Willingness to travel in the assigned territory with overnight stay away from home
- Ability in storytelling and KTLs management and influence
- Team player and ability to work in a cross-functional team
Education & Background
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Nutrition
- At least 3 years of experience in a veterinary practice (or a commercial or marketing job)
- Knowledge of the pet food business animal nutrition Hills products and current regulation on labeling and nutrition.
- Valid drivers license
- Fluent in Italian and in English language
- Basic understanding of business terminology good analytical skills
- Strong work ethic professional appearance and approach high integrity
- Excellent communication (written verbal and presentation) and relationship building skills
- Self-motivated
Location:
Italy Milan and province
VISA NOT SPONSORED
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our peopledeveloping strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self is treated with respect and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour 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.
Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
