Veterinary Relationship Manager

Candidates must live within the assigned territory or close proximity of the geographic area of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,500 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.

The Veterinary Relationship Manager is a quota-carrying role that leads the holistic relationship of our Veterinary customers, inclusive of growing, optimizing, and retaining the entirety of the customer’s business with Covetrus. This role is responsible for driving growth and maximizing share of wallet for in-clinic, technology, and specialty products within their designated sales territory.  

This position is a proactive, in-person sales role responsible for identifying and addressing customer needs, pain points, and opportunities to optimize and improve the adoption of existing products, as well as selling point solutions when opportunities are identified. The Veterinary Relationship Manager will closely partner with Veterinary Account Executives (VAE) to identify VetSuite opportunities and drive further growth within the in-person sales segment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

·       Serves as the key sales contact to optimize and nurture accounts with a focus on overall relationship growth and long-term customer relationships to meet company financial targets. 

·       Supports the sales team in achieving and exceeding revenue and gross profit goals through customer relationship nurturing.    

·       Leverages internal content and expertise to drive engagement activities, including webinars, and optimization initiatives that support revenue growth and adoption. 

·       Identifies customer needs, pain points, and opportunities to proactively generate potential VetSuite opportunities and drive further growth and adoption within the sales segment.  

·       Collaborates closely with Veterinary Account Executives to assess, communicate, and pursue VetSuite leads to maximize growth potential and customer value; communicates VetSuite leads to VAE via Salesforce.com 

·       Acts as a primary customer liaison for the implementation and onboarding processes, ensuring seamless transitions and a positive customer experience.  

·       Analyzes internal reports to optimize customer utilization, identify growth opportunities, and guide sales team efforts.  

·       Maintains critical data and customer updates within SFDC to effectively track and support the sales process and customer relationships.  

·       Performs additional duties and tasks as necessary to support the team and company objectives. 

Performance Measures: 

·       Gross Profit . 

·       VetSuite Sales. 

·       Point Solution Sales. 

·       Revenue. 

 Experience Requirements: 

·        A minimum of 1 year of related experience in sales, account management, or similar roles within the veterinary or healthcare industry is required. 

Skill Requirements: 

·        Ability to work collaboratively in a matrix organization and effectively pull through business. 

·        Ability to understand, translate, and respond to customer needs/objectives with differentiated offers and solutions that Covetrus can deliver. 

·        Consistently meets sales goals, showcasing a basic understanding of the sales process, client needs, and effective relationship-building strategies. 

·        Can pivot and adapt in fast-moving, agile environments. Capable of dealing with business conflict 

·        Ability to partner closely with staff across departments to implement growth strategies.  

·        Ability to understand CRM tools functionality and practical experience used to support the management of an account. 

Work Environment: 

·        Travel daily for field visits, meetings, and training; travel may vary depending on region. 

·        Attendance at annual national and relevant regional sales meetings is required. 

·        Occasional night/weekend travel may be necessary. 

·        A valid state driver's license is required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·        A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Communications, or a related field is preferred.   

·        2-3 years of relevant experience in sales, account management, or similar roles within the veterinary industry is strongly preferred. 

This high-visibility relationship management position offers candidates the ability to grow within the organization while developing valuable industry knowledge and increasing their sales acumen. If you are an initiative-taker with a passion for technology and a goal to excel in a sales environment, we invite you to apply for this role and start your career with us. 

Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location.

However, the pay range for this position is as follows.

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

•            401k savings & company match

•            Paid time off

•            Paid holidays

•            Maternity leave

•            Parental leave

•            Military leave

•            Other leaves of absence

•            Health, dental, and vision benefits

•            Health savings accounts

•            Flexible spending accounts

•            Life & disability benefits​

•            Identity theft protection

•            Pet insurance

•            Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive

•            Certain positions may include eligibility for a short term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.