Associate PVA Manager UK

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill\’s Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet and Science Diet. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill\’s products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet\’s life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Job Title: Associate PVA Manager UK

Travel Required?: Travel – 75% of time or more

Date: Feb 7, 2025

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number#165242 – Surrey, England, United Kingdom

Position: Associate Veterinary & Professional Affairs Manager – UK & IE (A-PVA-M)

Function: Professional & Veterinary Affairs

Location: Woking, UK

Job Purpose

This role is instrumental in the company’s efforts to grow sales and market share by its focus on veterinary recommendation and Brand Recommended Most Often’ (BRMO) leadership, by providing education, and technical and business development support to the profession, and by bringing veterinary insights to the company.

What you will do

Manage the UK & IE Professional Consulting Veterinarians. Following the PVA strategy and with PVA-M alignment, set individual objectives for a team of 2.5 PCVs, and provide support with prioritisation, mentor, and developing the team to meet their important metrics.

• Improve the technical skills of the field sales team and further develop their expertise through ongoing training and in-field mentoring.
• Influence practice success through nutritional and business education, prioritising support based on company strategy.
• Implement engagement activities at veterinary universities in their geographies.
• In collaboration with PVA-M, champion the European professional digital initiatives leading to a full implementation of Hills4Me digital tools.
• Run the country’s technical helpline, including setting and achieving helpline KPI’s.

Education/ Experience Requirements

• Basic qualifications include: DVM (or equivalent country qualification).
• Preferred qualifications include: MBA, Diplomate or equivalent experience in Internal Medicine or Nutrition.

Expected Areas of Skills

• Proven experience in a veterinary practice (or a similar job).
• Knowledge of the pet food business.
• Proficient in English, additional language(s) a plus.
• Influence/Negotiation and Relationship Building skills.

Working Relationships

• Reporting manager: PVA- M UK & IE
• Supervises the 2.5 x PCVs

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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.

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