THE OPPORTUNITY

If you're motivated to make life better for millions, Boehringer Ingelheim is the place for you.

As a natural for sales and strategic key account management, you will be driving sales growth, managing distribution channels, and building strong relationships with key accounts. You will also provide leadership and direction to a team of sales representatives by coaching, fostering collaboration and supporting them to achieve a strong focus on customer centricity and key account management.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to be part of a truly innovative and revolutionary team! Join us if you want to make the difference.

This role is based in Lisbon and reports directly to the Pets Business Head Animal Health.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve assigned sales targets for companion animal products.

• Manage a network of distributors to ensure efficient product distribution and market coverage.

• Lead and manage a team of sales representatives, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management.

• Identify and develop strong relationships with key accounts (retailers, wholesalers, etc.) within the companion animal industry.

• Provide ongoing support and guidance to key accounts, ensuring their satisfaction and increasing loyalty.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor’s degree required, Veterinary background is considered a plus.

• At least 3 years of experience managing and motivating a sales team and strong understanding of the distribution channels in the Animal Health market.

• Experience in Key Account Management is considered a plus.

• Excellent command of both the Portuguese and English language.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to connect with people at all levels.

• Analytical and problem-solving capability.

• In possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel (may include overnight travel).

Please note: this posting will be online until July 13th.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

Next to the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment:

• Work in a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being)

• Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium, and access to international development opportunities and languages + training programs

• Good balance between work and free time (Mix of working from home within the respective country / office as well as flexible working hours)

• Full-time basis with 22 vacation days + a few days off

• Competitive salary package and benefits

• A fun and diverse working environment.

What’s next?

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. Are we still positive? We might schedule a second interview and possibly a small Business Case. We will keep you posted during the process!

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all.

Screening:

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.