Job Description
**Territory Sales Manager - Ruminant (Animal Health) **
- **Full-Time, 12 month, Fixed Term contract **with competitive remuneration and benefits
- Ideal Location: Dubbo Region
- Territory Covered: Central West / Western NSW
- Career growth: Expand your expertise in a growing, successful industry
- Professional development: Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, evolving role
- Tools of Trade (TOT): i.e. Company Car, Laptop, iPad, iPhone etc
Opportunity for a driven Territory Sales Manager to take on a 12-month contract position in the NSW Central West / Western Region, championing the well-respected COOPERS Animal Health and ALLFLEX brands. This is your chance to be a vital member of a passionate and energetic team at the cutting edge of Australian agriculture.
As a Territory Sales Manager, you’ll be at the forefront - profiling, promoting, and driving sales of our industry-leading Over-the-Counter (OTC) BioPharma and Animal Identification (ID) products for production animals. You’ll build lasting relationships with Primary Producers, Rural Distributors, Veterinarians, and key Agricultural Influencers, ensuring our solutions reach those who need them most. You’ll also be the immediate contact for technical support and product training, energising the region through dynamic marketing and innovative events.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
- Craft and execute strategic business plans in conjunction with the Regional Sales Manager that power annual growth and maximise sales across your territory.
- Segment and engage both distributor and end user populations with targeted tactics tailored to local needs.
- Drive brand campaigns with passion, delivering impactful point-of-sale materials and executing marketing strategies that elevate our presence.
- Train distributor teams and work directly with livestock producers, sharing your expertise and helping them succeed.
- Scout out new product and market opportunities, feeding your curiosity and fuelling innovation.
- Report on local market intelligence, your insights will help steer our strategic direction.
- Forge powerful relationships with key opinion leaders, veterinary professionals, and rural influencers, amplifying our impact in the community.
- Deliver compelling presentations to customers and consumer groups, showcasing the value and science behind our brands.
- Keep CRM data sharp and up-to-date, supporting targeted digital marketing across the business.
- Take ownership of your career development, mapping out your training and growth pathway with support from your manager.
What You Must have
- Extensive and relevant commercial experience in a ‘Territory Sales’ related role, essential (Life Science, FMCG, Pharmaceutical related industry ideal)
- Sharp commercial instincts and a knack for key account management.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Experience with CRM systems, territory management, and sales tracking.
- Ability to work independently in regional settings, while staying connected to your team and head office.
- Data-driven mindset: comfortable analysing sales and market trends to inform strategy.
- Creative, resilient, and ready to make a difference in the lives of Australian farmers and their animals.
What You Can Expect
- Be part of a dynamic network of professionals passionate about animal health and innovation.
- Learning and upskilling in a world-class organisation.
- Travel throughout your territory, experiencing first-hand the vibrancy of the local agricultural landscape.
- Make a tangible impact on the future of Australian farming, animal welfare, and rural communities.
- Enjoy excellent remuneration, comprehensive benefits, and all the tools you need to succeed -including a fully maintained vehicle for your territory adventures.
- 12 Month Maternity Relief **position **where every day brings new opportunities and challenges.
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.
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**Required Skills: **
Account Management, Animal Health Care, Biological Sciences, Business Decisions, Business-To-Business (B2B) Sales, Inbound Phone Sales, Lead Generation, Market Analytics, Negotiation, Product Knowledge, Sales Forecasting, Sales Operations, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Territory Management, Technical Product Sales
**Preferred Skills: **
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Temporary (Fixed Term)
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Job Posting End Date:
05/27/2026
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