Hybrid Professional Consulting Veterinarian - Temporary (Lisboa, 11, PT) bei Colgate-Palmolive Company

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #168535 - Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.
 

Job Summary

The PCV reports into the PVAM and is part of the Professional Veterinary Affairs (PVA) team, working closely with the Customer Development team. The PCV is responsible for meeting KPIs defined between the PVAM and the CDM through the influence of veterinary specialists and (mainly key account) healthcare teams achieving the highest sales and recommendation results. This position serves as the technical liaison for the local Customer Development team, consulting, coaching and training Territory Managers.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Enhance the Field Sales Team’s technical, product, communication and seminar delivering expertise through ongoing TM training and field coaching.
• Influence practice success through nutritional and practice management education within practice healthcare teams primarily focusing on large practices (key accounts and corporates).
• Help TMs to drive usage of Quick Reco and other professional digital engagement tools to increase recommendation
• Execute the European school strategy by closely collaborating with and providing support to the veterinary and nurse schools in the PCV area
• Drive Hill’s4Me (student feeding) program and manage the student reps in the PCV area.
• Manage and expand the cooperation with key shelters and assistant dog associations
• Staff Hill's exhibit booth at national/regional/specialty conferences building relationships, providing vet insights and influencing conference attendees to recommend and sell Hill's products
• As member of the country PVA team, answer veterinary/technical queries from the helpline (as directed by the PVAM)
• Drive Professional Digital Engagement 2.0 for veterinary partners through digital education and other collaboration and engagement tools for the country (as directed by the PVAM and DEM)
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Graduate degree in veterinary medicine
• Current veterinary license and clinically competent
• Valid driving license
• Small animal clinical practice experience
• Basic understanding of business terminology; good analytical skills
• Strong work ethic, professional appearance and approach, high integrity
• Passion for pets
• Drive to grow and build an account base
• Portuguese Native speaker and Fluent in English
• Spanish is a plus.

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, colour, 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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