Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-11-27
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 3 - 5 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Location: KwaZulu-Natal & Eastern Eastern Cape
Our client, a leading provider of premium veterinary pharmaceuticals, is seeking an experienced and driven Veterinary Account Specialist (Ruminants) to join their dynamic team. This specialist position requires a strong technical background combined with a commercial mindset to successfully engage with key ruminant veterinarians and veterinary channel customers.
The ideal candidate will build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships with veterinary customers and wholesalers, utilising their technical expertise and commercial acumen to deliver impactful solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of ruminant health, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical knowledge into practical business value for clients.
Behavioural Attributes:

• High emotional intelligence, confidence, and commitment.
• Agility, flexibility, and resilience in a dynamic environment.
• Honesty, consistency, and strong networking abilities.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled and commercially minded individual to make a tangible impact within a highly respected veterinary brand.
For more information or to apply, contact Amanda at Amanda@optivet.co.za or apply online.
Description

• Build, develop, and maintain strong relationships with veterinary customers, including direct and non-direct accounts, as well as veterinary wholesalers.
• Leverage technical expertise to detail and promote products, applying solution-selling techniques to meet customer needs.
• Conduct a thorough analysis of the territory and customer base to identify high-potential veterinary and selected farmer customers.
• Organise and present at key farmer study group information events in collaboration with veterinary customers.
• Plan and execute promotions in line with marketing strategy while managing budgets effectively.
• Maintain accurate territory administration by regularly updating Salesforce, Touchpoint, and call planning records.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Veterinary Science (BVSc), Veterinary Nursing (BVetNurs/Dip.Vet.Verpl.), or a degree in Science, Agriculture, or Animal Science.
• 5 years of animal health experience with some sales exposure preferred.
• Previous sales and/or marketing experience in the Animal Health industry is advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel extensively within the territory, including overnight stays.
• Technical, Commercial & General Skills:
• Strong technical proficiency with the ability to translate knowledge into effective product positioning.
• A customer-centric approach with solid business orientation.
• Competence in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and mobile-based platforms.
• Results-driven, analytical, and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and planning abilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English (Afrikaans proficiency is advantageous).