Professional & Vet Affairs Team Lead, Anz - Sydney, Australia - Hill's Pet Nutrition

Hill's Pet Nutrition

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.

Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team

About Us:
Hill's Pet Nutrition - A Colgate-Palmolive Company

We are not just a company; we're a global family that dreams big We are Hill's - an innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets, and our planet.

We are crafting a world where pets thrive through top-notch nutrition where their pet parents smile with glee.

Position Overview:

As a pivotal force in our dynamic ANZ leadership team, the Professional & Veterinary Affairs Leader is at the forefront of expanding our brand's influence in the region and reinforcing our position as one of the most recommended brand equities in the veterinary & pet specialty sector.

This role is all about engagement and impact—leveraging multiple engagement strategies to educate and support veterinary professionals, schools, key accounts, and internal stakeholders to make Hill's the Premium Pet Nutrition leader in Australia.

Based in our regional Head Office in Sydney, NSW, this role cultivates a robust network of advocates and thought leaders, ensuring our scientific leadership and brand loyalty resonate throughout the veterinary community & broader pet industry.

Through a tailored regional strategy that aligns with our business priorities, this individual;

Leads a team of veterinarians that are out in the field each day engaging with the profession, as well as working with our territory managers to build their technical expertise.
Drives brand advocacy across Prescription Diet & Science Diet to secure our status as the toprecommended brand through strategic relationship management by engaging with Key Thought Leaders (KTLs) and veterinary influencers across the region.
Gets external: Works with brand to align on key conferences & trade shows around Australia, and manages the annual calendar to ensure that Hill's Pet Nutrition is visible & engaging.
Foster longterm brand loyalty and endorsement by developing innovative educational programs for veterinary schools, veterinary nurses and students.
Builds a team that are the nutritional experts in the organisation, both for internal & external collaboration, and work closely with Vets in answering their specific nutritional questions.
Collaborate with key contacts within our key account customers to integrate our brand's programs seamlessly into their commercial frameworks, enhancing our market presence, building awareness with pet parents and delivering customer satisfaction.

You are comfortable engaging with both internal and external partners, and understand the value of broad reaching commercial relationships.

Working closely with our Brand team, you manage an annual budget that reflects strategic objectives across both Science Diet & Prescription Diet, prioritising investments to maximise both immediate and long-term brand recommendation, growth aspirations and financial performance.

You're KPI focused, with a keen eye on digital engagement metrics, household penetration and market share growth.

Education/ Experience Requirements

Basic qualifications include: BVSc, DVM (or equivalent country qualification)
Preferred qualifications include: MBA, Membership or Fellowship ANZCVS in Internal Medicine or Nutrition
Highly regarded: tertiary qualifications in a related field (Masters, PhD)

Expected Areas of Skills

At least 6 years experience in a veterinary practice (or a similar job)
Has built a strong network in the veterinary community, including the local Small Animal Veterinary Association, and country specialist governing bodies and societies
Knowledge of the pet food industry
Experience in Hill's or other commercial business
Business and practice management experience
Fluent in English, additional language a plus
Commercial experience highly regarded, but not essential

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and