Strategic Account Manager, Pork
Zoetis

Ohio, Ohio

Posted in Pharmaceuticals


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POSITION SUMMARY

The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) East Region is responsible for being the primary contact and key relationship manager for assigned Strategic Veterinary, Strategic Pork Producer Accounts, and prospect accounts.

The SAM is responsible for developing a strategic account plan designed to maximize Zoetis sales within assigned accounts.

The SAM is a leader and trusted business partner responsible for developing intimate knowledge of the Customer's business, serving as the account "expert or quarterback"

, coordinating and leading all Zoetis activities with the assigned accounts utilizing all resources. This position will require overnight travel that will vary with the specific account assignment and locations.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for developing and growing business partnerships with all business units of the assigned customer(s). This approach will include but not be limited to:
  • In-depth understanding of the customer as demonstrated and communicated through a comprehensive business plan
  • Conducting activities and interactions that deepen our strategic partnerships and Zoetis portfolio growth within assigned accounts
  • Demonstrating the value of our portfolio through a thorough understanding of our customer's needs, segments they sell into and the steps necessary to demonstrate value.
  • Effective use and data entry of all appropriate CRM functionality
  • Leading the support team for the account(s) effectively to maximize realization of sales
  • Develops, coordinates and guides the Account(s) strategy, which is designed to position Zoetis as a "Trusted Advisor" and optimize revenue for all key products, within assigned Account(s).
  • Leads all aspects of Strategic Account's business plan development and execution.
  • Negotiates and manages the strategic agreements, programs, Professional Education Initiatives (PEI) and Value Models with the assigned account(s) to optimize business results.
  • Works with all relevant Zoetis stakeholders/departments.. (including but not limited to Pork Leadership Team, Account Managers, Technical Services, Outcomes Research, Marketing, Account Based Marketing, Pricing, Business Operations, Pork Production Specialists, Sales Support, and , Zoetis Sr. Management) to influence product/service positioning working at all to times support the account(s) and Zoetis' best interests.
  • Provides insight to Zoetis management on account(s) market, business and growth strategies to assist in defining long term relationship strategies and supporting product promotions.
  • Coordinates with Field Force and Headquarters resources to effectively create and leverage synergies and opportunities between Headquarters, the Field Force and the Strategic Account(s).
  • Coordinates within the account(s) to understand and interact with all levels of production, management, ownership, service, and leadership.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum 4 year Bachelors Degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, Pre-Vet, Ag Economics, Marketing, or similar degree

Minimum 10 years of Excellent Sales Performance and/or Pork/Livestock Production Experience

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Proven knowledge and successful working relationships with large, complex accounts.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills are a must.

• Strategic Account Management and Understanding

• Proven Negotiation Skills and ability to influence

• Excellent project management leadership skills

• Strong Technical background in animal health practices and products

• Excellent organizational, account management, and people skills.

• Strong Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, ability to learn Zoetis Systems)

• Understanding of Modern Pork Production Practices is a plus

Understanding of Business relationships between all facets of the Pork Productions Chain including but not limited to the following production, veterinarians, packers, processors, sales, marketing, distribution, and consumer outlets is a plus

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in modern pork production facilities, climbing gates, walking pens, working among pigs of all sizes and ages

• Implementation of modern pork production facilities, climbing gates, walking pens, working among pigs of all sizes and ages

• Ability to travel (in vehicle and air) with varying need for overnight stays based on account location and need

• Ability for limited but some weekend/evening work based on customer and business meeting needs.

• Ability for limited but some weekend/evening work based on customer and business meeting needs.Role can be located in OH/PA Area

Full time

Regular

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