Sales Consultant, Veterinary - CENTRAL U.S. Region

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Job Function:

MedTech Sales

Job Sub Function:

Clinical Sales - Hospital/Hospital Systems (Commission)

Job Category:

Professional

All Job Posting Locations:

Illinois (Any City), Iowa (Any City), Kentucky (Any City), Oklahoma (Any City), Tennessee (Any City), Texas (Any City), West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America, Wisconsin (Any City)

Job Description:

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Veterinary Sales Consultant, Field-based (Central U.S. - Midwest & South Central).

Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopedics business to establish a standalone orthopedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Job Overview

This field-based role focuses on territory development and account management for veterinary customers. The Veterinary Sales Consultant will execute territory business plans, provide clinical and product education, support customer needs during procedures and case planning, and work cross-functionally to ensure strong customer experience and product availability. The role requires strong commercial skills, clinical understanding, and the ability to operate independently in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive territory growth by identifying, developing, and converting new veterinary accounts.
• Expand existing business through ongoing engagement and relationship management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with veterinary hospitals, surgeons and key decision-makers.
• Develop and execute territory business plans aligned with commercial strategy and revenue goals.
• Respond to customer inquiries related to products, surgical techniques, and usage guidance.
• Provide product education and clinical support to customers to ensure effective product adoption.
• Attend trade shows, meetings, and educational events to build awareness and generate leads.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (marketing, customer service, supply chain and others) to deliver seamless customer experience.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer records, pipeline tracking, and territory activity in CRM systems.
• Confirm timely and accurate handling of all sales-related administration.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical selling standards.

Where required to be managed locally (if applicable)

• Support local administrative tasks related to customer documentation, sample handling, or regulatory requests as needed in accordance with local processes and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of five years of sales experience in animal health, medical device, or pharmaceuticals.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or exceed sales targets in a field-based sales role.
• Proven ability to develop new business and maintain customer relationships.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate insights into actionable sales strategies.
• Strong time-management, territory-planning, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective problem-solving and customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Preferred:

• Experience in veterinary devices, diagnostics, or technical sales environments.
• Familiarity with veterinary surgical procedures and clinical workflows.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage complex territories.

Additional Information

• English proficiency required.
• Up to 50% travel is required, including overnight and occasional weekend travel.
• Valid driver's license required for vehicle-eligible roles.
• Employment may be subject to background checks and other pre-employment screening as permitted by local law.

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Required Skills:

Preferred Skills:

Communication, Customer Centricity, Developing Others, Growth Marketing, Hospital Operations, Innovation, Market Research, Market Savvy, Medicines and Device Development and Regulation, Pricing Strategies, Proactive Behavior, Problem Solving, Sales, Sales Practices, Solutions Selling, Sustainable Procurement, Vendor Selection