Covetrus

Animal Health Technology

VeterinarySalesExecutive

Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Veterinary Sales Executive at Covetrus. Skills: Sales, Lead generation, Relationship building, Veterinary solutions. Proactively pursue new business opportunities. Identify and contact prospective veterinary practices”

What You'll Achieve.

Drive improved health and financial outcomes for veterinary practice partners; Turn cold leads into loyal customers; Help veterinary practices thrive; Drive top-of-funnel performance; Exceed activity and pipeline targets; Secure meetings; Advance prospects through the sales funnel; Contribute to Covetrus’ growth; Secure new customers

Industry & Context.

Animal Health Technology
Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must live within the assigned territory or close proximity of the geographic area spanning Chicago, IL, Travel up to 75%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7+ years of experience in B2B sales or business development, proven track record in sales hunting or prospecting roles, Demonstrated success in cold calling, lead generation, and exceeding activity and pipeline targets in a high-growth environment, Proficiency with modern sales tools (e. g. , Salesforce, Outreach, ZoomInfo) and CRM systems for managing prospecting workflows, Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, ability to engage veterinary professionals and handle objections confidently, resilience, adaptability, and a relentless hunter mentality, Ability to travel up to 75% for prospect meetings, industry events, and on-site engagements

Nice to Have

Experience in veterinary, healthcare, or life sciences, Background in solution selling or SaaS sales, Comfort navigating multi-stakeholder sales environments

What You'll Do.

Proactively pursue new business opportunities

Identify and contact prospective veterinary practices

Build and maintain a pipeline of high-potential leads

Overcome objections and navigate complex stakeholder environments

Track key performance indicators

Convert prospects into high-quality pipeline opportunities

Meet or exceed individual quotas

Maintain meticulous CRM hygiene

Travel to meet prospects face-to-face

Attend veterinary industry events

Showcase VetSuite solutions live

Build trust and rapport with decision-makers

Represent Covetrus at trade shows and conferences

Partner with Marketing

Participate in training and coaching sessions

Provide feedback from prospect interactions

Share regular updates on progress

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Marketing, Sales Operations, and Sales Enablement; Share field insights with prospecting team; Share regular updates with leadership

Communication Scope

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; Engage veterinary professionals; Handle objections confidently

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