Inside Sales Representative

Location: Remote candidates will be considered. Candidates local to the St. Louis MO area must work onsite Mondays through Thursdays, Fridays at home. Local candidates must be comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment.

At Purina, our sales team is fueled by the relentless pursuit of staying at the forefront of the market with our innovative products. As a valued member of our team, you will be empowered to exceed sales goals and play a vital role in our continued success. We place a high priority on efficient workflows and supportive teams, equipping you with the necessary tools and resources to excel in your role. Our culture is rooted in appreciation and recognition, as we deeply value and celebrate the achievements of our dedicated sales professionals. Collaboration is the cornerstone of our achievements, as we unite to deliver high-quality products that enhance the lives of pets and their families. Join our dynamic sales team and embark on a rewarding journey where your contributions will have a profound impact in shaping the future of the pet care industry.

A pet owner’s most trusted advisor is often their veterinarian. As an Inside Sales Rep (ISR) for our Veterinary Sales Team, you’ll be responsible for retaining and growing Purina’s revenue within the veterinary channel. Come prepared to own an assigned geography as you grow, develop, build and maintain strong relationships through consultative and transactional selling over the phone.

• Promote Pro Plan Veterinary Diet® Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements® product lines
• Develop and foster business relationships with key decision makers to gain recommendations of Purina to veterinary clients
• Develop and implement strategic business plans within assigned geography to allow Purina to advance in the marketplace
• Handle assigned accounts to provide coverage for both inbound and outbound calls for the purpose of meeting or exceeding assigned annual growth in prescription specialty dog and cat diets
• Create targeted, brand-building sales and marketing programs to drive volume and hit quantitative and qualitative sales goals
• Contact existing customers and open new accounts while probing for incremental business opportunities
• Responsible for providing clinics with excellent customer service (main point of contact) while meeting sales quotas as well as educating vet professionals on the product line

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• 1+ years of sales experience
• 6+ months of working knowledge of Outlook, Power Point, Excel, and Word

Other

• 1+ years of inside sales or Business to Business sales is preferred
• 6+ months of Customer Relationship Management System (CRM) or Contact Management System knowledge (Salesforce) is preferred