Royal Canin
Sales Representative (VET) Cape Town
Afrique du Sud
Tout ce que nous faisons est guidé par notre passion pour les animaux. À travers chaque rôle et chaque site dans le monde, nos équipes sont unies par une mission commune : créer un Monde Meilleur pour les Animaux. En tant qu’entreprise véritablement centrée sur les animaux, nous plaçons les animaux au cœur de tout—des produits que nous développons aux soins et à l’expertise que nous apportons à notre travail. Que vous soyez en R&D, en production, au service client ou dans l’une de nos fonctions corporate, vos contributions ont un impact direct sur la santé des animaux partout dans le monde. Nous sommes également profondément engagés envers la croissance et le développement de nos collaborateurs, offrant des opportunités d'apprendre, d'innover et de faire la différence chaque jour.
- Job Type: varies
- Level: mid-level
- Travel: varies
Success Profile
What makes a successful Sales Representative (VET) Cape Town at Royal Canin? We look for the right mix of the following traits when speaking with you.
- Analytical
- Curious
- Efficient
- Responsible
- Results-driven
- Team player
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Purpose
Connect your passion for pets to the purpose: A Better World For Pets
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Health & Wellbeing
A comprehensive focus on your individual health & wellbeing
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Inclusion
A place where you can belong and be yourself
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Career development
Professional learning offerings, annual personal development plans, Mars University
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Attractive total rewards
Your financial wellbeing through a competitve salary and bonus plan
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Focus on sustainability
We invest in you so you can make a better world
Ce que j’aime le plus chez Royal Canin, c’est à quel point nous sommes centrés sur les animaux—tout ce que nous faisons tourne autour de l’amélioration de la vie des animaux. Il ne s’agit pas seulement de créer des produits de haute qualité, mais de vivre notre mission au quotidien. En même temps, Royal Canin investit en nous, les collaborateurs, en nous aidant à grandir, à développer nos compétences et à donner un véritable sens à notre travail. C’est inspirant de faire partie d’une équipe mondiale qui met la santé des animaux et le développement personnel au cœur de ses priorités.
Christina Sermak-Frankowski Directrice People & Organization, Learning & Culture
Sales Representative (VET) – Royal Canin, Cape Town
Everything we do is driven by our passion for the health and wellbeing of every cat and dog. You can now join us at Royal Canin on this mission. Our deep understanding of cats and dogs needs makes it possible for us to design the world's most precise pet health nutrition. We never stop learning and never take anything for granted. That’s why we collaborate with leading scientific, veterinary and behavioral experts, breeders and other pet professionals and maintain an ongoing dialogue with cat and dog owners worldwide.
As a Sales Representative (Vet) at Mars, you would be responsible for driving sustainable growth, recommendation, and market leadership for Royal Canin within the Veterinary channel. You will achieve this by combining strong commercial execution, scientific education, relationship management, and in-practice business development. Similarly, you would act as a trusted business partner to Veterinary Clinics, Referral Hospitals, and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), while supporting the implementation of strategic initiatives.
What are we looking for?
A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc), a Veterinary Nursing Diploma, or a relevant commercial qualification is preferred.
You should have a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in field sales or as a technical advisor within the veterinary, healthcare, or FMCG sector.
Proven ability in territory management, customer education, and building strong professional relationships.
You'll have demonstrated experience in customer education, merchandising, and commercial execution.
A valid South African driver’s license is required, and a willingness to travel and work flexible hours for events are required.
Ideally, you will have strong computer literacy experience in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Achieve and exceed sales and growth targets within your allocated territory.
Drive recommendation and conversion of Royal Canin’s Veterinary Health Nutrition ranges through education and scientific engagement.
Build and maintain strong, lasting relationships with vets, nurses, and practice management teams across the veterinary channel.
Deliver product, nutritional, and business training to veterinary practice teams to enhance their knowledge and capabilities.
Plan and execute educational events, round tables, and customer engagement initiatives to strengthen our brand presence.
Identify new business opportunities, support new account onboarding, and manage customer incentive programs.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.