Account Manager Equine

Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra

We are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business

The Opportunity 

To professionally sell, manage and develop the business potential of the Dechra pharmaceutical range to the veterinary profession focusing on a defined group of customers within the Equine focus country in  Belgium. The Account Manager Equine will be responsible for the Equine business in Belgium. 

Main Responsibilities

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Selling products using solid arguments to customers and prospects to achieve sales targets and in line with the overall strategic plan
• Represent as the key point of contact between Dechra and our customers: answering queries, offering advice and introducing new products as a way of maintaining positive business relationships to ensure future sales
• Plan and manage territory, as defined with manager in line with company sales and marketing development strategy and timelines
• Ensure effective territory planning and prioritise sales activities and customer contact towards achieving agreed business and sales target 
• Making strategical plans regarding the new customers/accounts
• Monitor and report on competitor activities
• Drive compliance in vet clinics
• Setting up and follow up Equine-contracts

Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• Experience minimum of 3 years in sales and/or in the industry
• Extensive technical knowledge
• Experience in sales (mandatory)
• English verbal and written on basic level
• When assigned to a French speaking region, French Able to do business in Dutch and French 
• Good with numbers

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com