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Kane Veterinary Supplies is a Canadian wholesale distributor and manufacturer agent, providing excellence in distribution of the highest quality, cutting edge, value-laden products to the pet retail, veterinary, agricultural, and equine markets across Canada.
Remote Location: Southwestern OntarioJob Summary
Responsible for developing, maintaining, and advancing accounts by regularly contacting businesses within the Company’s related industry and within a defined territory. Consults with business owners, managers and their staff regarding products and services available.
Essential Functions:
80% field sales; 20% inside sales/administration
Oversee an established dealer and pet retail sales territory.
Develop and execute a sales coverage plan.
Make regular sales calls to pet specialty stores.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with peers, and business partners within our industry.
Maintain timely and accurate records of all activities by providing expense reports and call reports.
Work effectively and efficiently within a team environment to achieve regional sales targets.
Keep Management informed of industry news and development.
Key in orders and prepare quotations.
Oversee and take care of customer credits and returns.
Job Qualifications/Requirements
Highly customer service oriented and focused on detail.
Industry related sale experience preferred.
Strong and effective communication and planning skills.
Travel with overnight stays.
Excellent organizational skills.
Computer literate with excellent knowledge of MS Office
Positive attitude, self-motivated, result oriented and disciplined team player.
Animal health experience is an asset.
Must be fluent in English (speaking, reading & writing)
A valid driver’s license is required and must maintain good driving record.
Candidates must possess one or more of the following:
University Degree, or equivalent work experience
Three or more years of experience in business-to-business sales
Three or more years of experience in companion (small) animal industry
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science or Business
Proven track record in sales
P.C. skills including knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software
Skillful negotiation and presentation abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Uses technology with efficiency, including Microsoft 365, Accounting Software and MS Outlook and Excel applications.
Experience with excel knowledge.
We appreciate all those who apply, however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
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