Area Manager, Veterinary/Pet Retail - ACT

Description

Area Manager – Veterinary/Pet Retail – ACT & Southern NSW

Who We Are Looking For:

Reporting directly to the Regional Sales Manager - Southern, we're thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for an Area Manager to join our team. Our ideal candidate is deeply passionate about animal health and the veterinary industry, including our beloved four-legged clients. You'll be a motivated individual driven to achieve results, inspired by market innovation and our robust R&D pipeline. Whether you're a vet nurse or practice manager ready to take the next step, or an experienced veterinary sales representative eager to excel in a dynamic position, this could be the perfect role for you.

Customer collaboration is at the heart of what we do; you will be someone who consistently acts with our customers' best interests in mind, building lasting relationships in both vet clinics and pet retail. This role requires someone with a personal strength in utilising business insights to support our partnership approach. We place the highest value on your strong commitment to delivering value for customers, your well-developed organisational skills, a positive and professional mindset, and a natural curiosity that propels you to constantly seek out new knowledge and innovative solutions. These qualities are crucial for success.

Overview of the Role:

• Territory: ACT & Southern NSW. Ideally, you’ll be based in Canberra.
• Industry Experience: Prior experience in animal health is essential to ensure a strong understanding of the industry and customer needs.
• Develop a trusted partnership with veterinary and retail customers, serving as the primary point of contact for Zoetis.
• Drive sales of key brands in line with the commercial plan and, taking ownership of territory performance and budget achievement.
• Deliver technical training to promote and grow adoption of our unique and industry-leading product range.
• Implement key marketing programs and initiatives in person, leveraging available tools to collaborate with customers, deliver value, and achieve exceptional results for both Zoetis and our customers.
• Demonstrate strong territory management skills, including effective time management, call planning and maintaining accurate records (CRM and internal stakeholders).
• Champion continuous improvement and exhibit the values and behaviours that contribute to a high performing team.
• Bring a vitality and enthusiasm that aligns with the Zoetis Companion Animal Purpose: 

‘To pioneer in animal health so that pets can live their best lives’

What You Can Expect:

• Above industry salary, fully equipped company car (with all associated costs covered), and an extremely attractive bonus structure.
• A company tech kit including Laptop, iPad, iPhone.
• Opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 company and the largest Animal Health company in the world.
• Collaborate with fabulous colleagues across multiple departments including retail, veterinary operations, marketing, diagnostics, livestock, equine, customer service, finance, and more.
• Travel to conferences, industry events and trade shows.
• Progression pathways for internal development and career development.

Applications close Applications close Wednesday 9th of September 2026.

Please email your application directly to reference No. PSRVIC-03

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.

No agencies.

About Zoetis

At Zoetis, our purpose is to nurture the world and humankind by advancing care for animals. As a Fortune 500 company and the world leader in animal health, we discover, develop, manufacture and commercialize vaccines, medicines, diagnostics and other technologies for companion animals and livestock. We know our people drive our success. Our award-winning culture, built around our Core Beliefs, focuses on our colleagues’ careers, connection and support. We offer competitive healthcare and retirement savings benefits, along with an array of benefits, policies and programs to support employee well-being in every sense, from health and financial wellness to family and lifestyle resources.

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