Territory Sales Manager - Companion Animal (Brisbane)

Permanent full-time role with competitive renumeration, benefits and tools of trade provided e.g. Car, Laptop, ipad etc.

Full training provided: TSM role would suit a passionate, motivated sales orientated individual with an interest in Companion Animal Health

Be part of a trusted global leader in Animal Health with market leading products

Work with a high performing, agile and passionate sales team

Location: Brisbane, QLD and surrounding areas

Territories Covered: Opportunity 1: Brisbane South including west to Toowoomba and surrounds (this will incl. A few nights overnight stay per quarter)

Opportunity 2: Brisbane CBD to bayside and north Brisbane The primary responsibility of the Field Sales Territory Manager is to maximise sales across the company’s product range within a designated territory.

The Territory

Manager is based in field within their defined territory and reports to the Regional Sales Manager/Sales Lead.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include, however not limited to:

Meet sales and activity targets for your territory and products

Create and adjust territory plans to hit targets

Build strong relationships with veterinarians, vet nurses, store managers, field reps, vet technicians and business managers

Use the technical services team to influence customers and support technical messaging that drives sales

Leverage business relationships to deliver results

Identify customer needs and show how our Animal Health products and services solve them

Execute defined promotional tactics to maximise sales

Provide technical and sales training to wholesalers and customers to ensure accurate end user messaging

Manage product complaints, pricing queries, compliance issues and follow ups within required timelines

Deliver corporate sales presentations to consumer groups, customers and wholesalers as needed

Analyse customer data in MAXX (Salesforce) and other sources to guide territory, customer and call planning and target high value customers





Record customer interactions in CRM systems such as MAXX (Salesforce) to set next call objectives and build a single customer view for marketing

Maintain strong product knowledge and a broader understanding of Animal Health issues

Communicate effectively across sales and marketing, share knowledge and contribute positively in team meetings and marketing forums

What You Must Have

Tertiary business or science degree preferred

Proven commercial success in sales essential

Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and proficiency with other technologies such as iPad essential

Ability to build long-term relationships

Ability to explain technical information clearly

High flexibility and resilience

Strong negotiation and influencing skills

Logical problem-solving ability

Excellent written and oral communication, including audio-visual presentations

Excellent organisational skills and timely customer response

Robust teamwork, collaboration and inclusive behaviours

Self-starter with initiative who works well with minimal supervision

Ability to make day-to-day decisions for routine activities

What You Can Expect

Play a pivotal role by bringing your sales talent to a market leading global Animal Health organisation with trusted brands and innovative products

Join a close knit, collaborative team of like-minded professionals who celebrate wins and share knowledge

Purpose driven work improving animal health outcomes for customers and communities

Receive ongoing development, coaching and support with clear progression pathways and access to industry leading training

Market-competitive salary with performance related bonus and recognition programmes





We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing talented and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when 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 workplace Required Skills: Account Management, Animal Health Care, Data Analysis, Lead Generation, Market Analytics, Marketing Management, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Promotional Strategies, Sales Forecasting, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Training, Technical Product Sales, Territory Planning, Veterinary Sciences, Written Communication

Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status: Regular

Relocation

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

75%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

Yes

Hazardous Material(s)

N/A

Job Posting End Date

09/5/2026

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📌 Territory Sales Manager - Companion Animal (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland