Job Description

Requisition ID

168170

- Posted

07/14/2025

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Customer Development/Sales

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United Kingdom

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England

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Surrey

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Hill's Pet Nutrition

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Travel - 75% of time or more

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Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #168170 - Surrey, England, United Kingdom

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 values--Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous--we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Location:

North of England

Reporting to:

Senior Manager - Vet Channel

Why Work For Colgate Palmolive

:

The learning & development opportunities:

You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.

The challenge & variety:

You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.

The global experience:

You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.

The Colgate Values:

Caring, global teamwork and continuous improvement are integral to how we operate every day

Job Purpose

As a

Field Sales Manager

, you'll play a crucial role in expanding our presence and achieving ambitious sales goals. You'll lead by example, guiding your team to success while nurturing key relationships with veterinary clinics and pet specialty stores. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, working with a beloved brand in the pet nutrition industry.

What you will achieve

Lead and Inspire:

Coach, develop, and manage a team of Territory Managers, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring they have the skills and tools to succeed.

Drive Growth:

Spearhead sales initiatives to achieve ambitious targets in your assigned region, focusing on customer acquisition and expanding our market share in independent pet stores.

Strategic Partnerships:

Act as a key ambassador for our brand, building strong, lasting relationships with veterinary professionals and pet retailers, positioning us as their preferred partner for animal nutrition.

Execute with Excellence:

Ensure the flawless execution of our commercial plans and strategies, constantly seeking opportunities for improvement and optimizing our approach.

Market Insight:

Bring valuable insights from the Vet and Pet Channel to our internal teams, helping to shape future commercial strategies and product development.

Analyze and Adapt:

Monitor team performance, analyze sales data, and provide regular reports to senior management, adapting strategies as needed to maximize results.

Budget Management:

Effectively manage a regional commercial budget to drive sales and recommendations.

Stay Ahead of the Curve:

Keep a pulse on industry trends, participate in key industry events, and represent our brand at congresses, conferences, and pet fairs.

What you will bring

A

University Degree

in a relevant field. At least

3 years of proven experience

in customer development or sales, ideally within a field sales leadership role.

Fluency in English

(both written and spoken). A

strong track record of successful commercial achievements

and excellent selling skills.

Experience in the Pet Food Specialty Channels or Vet pharmaceutical market is a plus

, demonstrating your understanding of this unique landscape. Exceptional coaching, mentoring, and performance management abilities. Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of building rapport with diverse stakeholders.

This role involves

up to 70% travel

within your assigned region to meet with customers, attend events, and support your team.

Join us and help shape the future of pet nutrition.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people--developing 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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