VETERINARY ACCOUNT SPECIALIST - RUMINANTS

Sandton, Johannesburg
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Closing Date: 2025-11-27Job Type: PermanentJob Level: SkilledExperience: Between 3 - 5 YearsEE/AA: NoSummaryLocation: KwaZulu-Natal & Eastern Eastern CapeOur client, a leading provider of premium veterinary pharmaceuticals, is seeking an experienced and driven Veterinary Account Specialist (Ruminants) to join their dynamic team. This specialist position requires a strong technical background combined with a commercial mindset to successfully engage with key ruminant veterinarians and veterinary channel customers.The ideal candidate will build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with veterinary customers and wholesalers, utilising their technical expertise and commercial acumen to deliver impactful solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of ruminant health, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical knowledge into practical business value for clients.Behavioural Attributes:

High emotional intelligence, confidence, and commitment.
Agility, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic environment.
Honesty, consistency, and strong networking abilities.
A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and commercially minded individual to make a tangible impact within a highly respected veterinary brand.For more information or to apply, contact Amanda at Amanda@optivet.co.za or apply online.Description

Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with veterinary customers, including direct and non-direct accounts, as well as veterinary wholesalers.
Leverage technical expertise to detail and promote products, applying solution-selling techniques to meet customer needs.
Conduct a thorough analysis of the territory and customer base to identify high-potential veterinary and selected farmer customers.
Organise and present at key farmer study group information events in collaboration with veterinary customers.
Plan and execute promotions in line with marketing strategy while managing budgets effectively.
Maintain accurate territory administration by regularly updating Salesforce, Touchpoint, and call planning records.

Minimum Requirements

A tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science (BVSc), Veterinary Nursing (BVetNurs/Dip.Vet.Verpl.), or a degree in Science, Agriculture, or Animal Science.
5 years of animal health experience with some sales exposure preferred.
Previous sales and/or marketing experience in the Animal Health industry is advantageous.
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively within the territory, including overnight stays.
Technical, Commercial & General Skills:
Strong technical proficiency with the ability to translate knowledge into effective product positioning.
A customer-centric approach with solid business orientation.
Competence in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and mobile-based platforms.
Results-driven, analytical, and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and planning abilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English (Afrikaans proficiency is advantageous).

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