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Job Description
Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits, including tool of trade
Location QLD, Brisbane
Lead a high-impact sales team in Sydney's North Region (QLD + NT) to exceed targets and drive growth
Drive expansion of the Companion Animal Business Unit with key veterinary accounts
Use data and insights to deliver focused, strategic sales execution
Build a high-performance, customer-focused sales culture through coaching
Oversee daily team operations, ensuring compliance and safety
This role supports flexibility and career growth
Job Description
Regional Sales Manager - North Region (QLD + NT)
Permanent, full-time role with competitive remuneration and benefits, including tool of trade
Location QLD, Brisbane
Lead a high-impact sales team in Sydney's North Region (QLD + NT) to exceed targets and drive growth
Drive expansion of the Companion Animal Business Unit with key veterinary accounts
Use data and insights to deliver focused, strategic sales execution
Build a high-performance, customer-focused sales culture through coaching
Oversee daily team operations, ensuring compliance and safety
This role supports flexibility and career growth
The primary responsibility of the Regional Sales Manager, North Region is to lead and develop a designated regional sales team to achieve identified business outcomes, and sales performance.
The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for supporting strategies developed at a national business unit level that promote growth within the Companion Animal Business Unit with nominated key customers.
What You Will Do
Sales Team Leadership
Drive team performance to meet business priorities (QLD + NT territories)
Conduct regular reviews and provide feedback
Manage territory planning and marketing campaigns
Define and review team account and geographic responsibilities
Collaborate with national teams to track sales metrics and ensure best practices
Foster a sales-driven culture with ongoing training and coaching
Develop team skills to optimise territory management and customer targeting
Mentor team members and manage daily operations including expenses and leave
Promote safe driving and vehicle management
Account Management
Lead servicing of key Veterinary Wholesale accounts and buying groups
Conduct business reviews and develop strategic plans with sales, marketing, and technical teams
Engage key account influencers to deliver outcomes
Prioritise accounts and strategies with National Sales & Key Accounts Lead
Use sales and market data to drive profitable customer strategies
Sales & Financial Performance
Meet sales budgets, market share, and team metrics
Ensure compliance with rebate, discount, and pricing policies
Maximise profits from new business opportunities
Implement customer trading terms promptly
Market & Competitor Insights
Monitor and report on market trends and competitor activity
Provide strategic recommendations to grow market share
Market Dynamics & Competitor Activities
Monitor and report on market trends and competitor activities
Provide strategic recommendations to grow market share
What You Must Have
Relevant tertiary qualifications (Life Science and/or Business preferred)
Extensive customer-facing sales experience, ideally in Animal Health
Proven success managing sales teams and delivering on KPIs and budgets
Strong business acumen with budget management and financial expertise
Solid experience in related markets or industries
Demonstrated sales management and/or marketing skills
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration abilities
Strong leadership, time management, goal setting, and budgeting skills
Advanced negotiation, influencing, leadership, and staff motivation capabilities
Strategic thinker with medium to long-term focus
Skilled in data analysis and logical problem solving
Comfortable leading and collaborating remotely
Well-organised and responsive to customer needs
Collaborative team player with inclusive behaviours
Self-starter with initiative, able to work independently
Resilient under pressure and deadline-driven
Confident day-to-day decision maker
Committed to corporate policies and processes
What You Can Expect
A collaborative, supportive culture where your ideas and impact are valued
Flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance
An exciting opportunity to lead growth and innovation in the thriving Companion Animal Health sector
Exposure to a diverse range of trusted brands and innovative products
Clear career development paths with opportunities to grow and advance
The chance to join a passionate team dedicated to improving animal health and wellbeing
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee Status
Regular
Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Remote
Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Required Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure, Account Management, Management Process, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Territory Management, Strategic Thinking, Technical Product Sales
Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date
08/28/2025
A job posting is effective until 11 59 59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date.
Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition IDR359983Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Sales and General Business
Industries
Biotechnology Research, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Veterinary Services
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