Job Description

At Purina we are committed to creating richer lives for pets and the people who love them, providing high quality nutrition for cats and dogs and doing more of what matters for pets, people and planet.

Position Snapshot:

• Nestlé Purina Commerciale in Italy, Field-Based role
• Permanent contract, full-time
• University Degree in Veterinary Medicine
• Work area: Emilia-Romagna: Bologna, Ravenna, Forlì-Cesena, Rimini
• Contractual residence: Emilia-Romagna (ideally Bologna)
• Nestlé welcomes people with disabilities
• Pet-friendly workplace
• At least 1–2 years of experience as a Vet Advisor / Medical Representative / Informatore -trice
• Fluent in both Italian & English

A day in the life of a Vet Advisor

• Direct interface with veterinary professionals at practice level to ensure the highest levels of veterinary endorsement for Purina brands (Pro Plan Veterinary Diets and Pro Plan).
• Persuasively communicate the technical superiority, practical application and commercial benefits of Purina products, resulting in increased distribution, recommendation and sales through "cell" work and training, in veterinary practices according to business objectives.
• Support local sales development through strong collaboration with the area agents responsible for pet shops (operational cell) and through regular leverage of Purina CRM Tools and databases and implementation of a calendar of D2Vet activities.
• Represent Purina as the strategic partner of choice in the pet food category through regular practice visits, meetings and seminars.
• Align with the Vet Regional Supervisor for the planning of all field activities.
• Identify and unlock additional business opportunities in the area of responsibility.
• Provide each clinic and hospital with commercial support (merchandising solutions, business review, revenue growth).

What will make you successful?

• Veterinary Clinic experience would be highly desirable
• Stakeholder and Project Management skills
• Key Opinion Leaders management
• Microsoft Office knowledge
• Strong negotiation and selling skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

What does it mean to work at Purina?

At Purina, we’ve worked hard to create a high-performing and caring environment where everyone belongs, and where everyone can push themselves.

When you join our mission to create richer lives for pets, the people who love them and the planet we share, you’ll find lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and expertise, both at Purina and across the wider Nestlé community.

You’ll become part of a passionate and successful international team who, as industry pioneers and leaders in their field, are continually striving for better. Who feels safe and supported to challenge, to experiment, to drive change and to be their true selves at work.

We’re committed to ensuring the whole team can experience the power of Purina, pushing their limits and realizing their full potential.

That’s the Power of Purina.

Are you ready to discover what’s possible?

Purina is part of Nestlé Group.

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