Vet & Field Team Leader, Hill's NZ

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#172785 - Auckland North Island New Zealand

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing 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.

Vet & Field Team Leader Hills Pet Nutrition NZ

• Own the Veterinary Channel P&L & Strategy for NZ

• Lead Coach and Inspire a Performing Team of 7

• Drive Execution Excellence across Vet & Pet Specialty

• Flexible Auckland based role with 50% Field-Based Leadership

The Opportunity

Are you a commercial leader who thrives on execution Do you have the Mindset required to treat a business as your own

At Hills Pet Nutrition we are looking for a Vet & Field Team Leader to be the driving force behind our New Zealand commercial engine. This isnt a desk job. You will lead Pet Nutrition by leading a team of Territory Managers and a Customer Development Manager to deliver best-in-class results through clinical advocacy and retail excellence.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Country Manager you will bridge the gap between global strategy and local execution. Your mission is to ensure Hills is the #1 most trusted and recommended brand by veterinary professionals while simultaneously delivering best in class execution in the Pet Specialty channel.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving the 6PA framework (Product Placement Price Promotion POP Persuasion and Availability) to ensure flawless execution in every clinic and store. You make sure our field team are trained and calling on clinics and stores with the right coverage and priorities top of mind.

• Strategic Customer Leadership: Supporting negotiations and Joint Value Plans (JVPs) with corporate vet groups independent clusters and key wholesalers.

• Resource & Priority Management: Work with other teams to masterfully balance field team priorities across both the Veterinary and Pet Specialty channels to maximize ROI and market share.

• High-Impact Coaching: Spending 50% of your time in the field moving your team from account management to commercial closing and clinical advocacy.

• P&L Accountability: Managing budgets forecasting and investment with a growth-focused owner mentality.

About You

You are a Player-Coach who understands that strategy is only as good as its execution. You can pivot from a corporate negotiation to an in clinic discussion with a Vet or Vet Nurse without missing a beat.

We are looking for:

• Proven Leadership: At least 5 years experience managing sales or field teams (ideally within Animal Health FMCG or Pharma).

• Commercial Acumen: A track record of managing P&Ls and delivering growth in complex multi-channel environments.

• Strategic Agility: The ability to manage competing priorities across different business segments (Vet vs. Pet Specialty).

• Influence: Exceptional negotiation skills and the ability to build deep value-based relationships with key customers.

• Education: A Bachelors degree in Business Commerce or a related field.

Why Hills

Hills Pet Nutrition is a global leader in scientifically-driven pet nutrition. When you join us you arent just selling pet food; you are transforming the lives of pets and their owners.

We offer:

• A competitive salary performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits.

• Summer Hours and a focus on work-life balance.

• Global career development opportunities and world-class mentoring.

• A culture of inclusion diversity and continuous improvement.

Ready to lead the NZ field

If you have the drive to deliver best-in-class execution and the commercial savvy to own the NZ Vet channel Apply Now.

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 color 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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