Territory Manager - Lower South Island (Christchurch, CANZ)

No Relocation Assistance Offered Job Number #172329 - Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.  

About Us: Are You passionate about your furry friends and looking for a pawsitively rewarding career in premium pet nutrition? 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. 

Our Purpose? Transforming the lives of millions of pets through groundbreaking innovation, outstanding nutrition, and committed people.

Our culture? Built from valuing diversity, sustainability and inclusion which is rooted in our core values of being Caring, Courageous and Inclusive. Employees are rewarded by rich career development and experiences.

The Role - Territory Manager - Lower South Island (Christchurch/Dunedin ideal locations to be based)

This position will be responsible to build and maintain positive relationships and provide a direct collaboration with the Veterinary and Pet Retail channel, servicing clinics and pet stores in the Lower South Island. Depending on your home base, you can expect a structured travel rhythm consisting of one to two regional trips per four-week cycle, typically spanning three to five days to allow for meaningful, high-impact engagement across the territory.

Following the Territory Management Plan, you will act as a clinical & commercial consultant, representing the Hill’s brand through regular on-site visits, professional meetings, and clinical seminars. Your goal is to elevate the standard of patient care by driving the distribution and recommendation of our therapeutic and wellness diets.

You will act as a peer-to-peer consultant, leveraging your clinical knowledge to help veterinary teams integrate nutrition into their standard of care. You’ll be the technical expert who translates complex data into actionable practice growth for your stores & clinics.

The Ideal Candidate has the following skills

• The ability to engage in peer-to-peer technical discussions with veterinary health care teams, building trust through evidence-based recommendations.
• A natural ability to identify a customer’s needs and provide solutions that benefit the patient, the pet parent, and the clinic/pet store.
• A proactive approach to meeting territory targets and a passion for expanding the reach of life changing nutrition.
• Outstanding relationship management skills, with the confidence to lead seminars and in clinic training.
• Savvy with the Google Suite (or similar) and comfortable using data analytics to guide your territory strategy.

How can we help you?

At Hill’s, we are committed to training and developing you to be leaders of tomorrow. Within your first twelve months of the Territory Manager role you will:

• Undergo a comprehensive induction and training program, learning about the company, culture and role

• Develop your insights and experience into the dynamic Vet and Pet channels

• Undergo world class internal sales training to build on your influence and negotiation skills

• Be given the tools and opportunity grow your territory, optimise distribution and develop strong customer relationships

• Attend sales meetings and conferences to connect with your team

What you’ll need

• A Bachelor’s Degree. While we value backgrounds in Business or Marketing, candidates with a Veterinary Science degree are highly encouraged to apply, as clinical credibility is important to our approach.
• Previous experience in field sales, veterinary industry, FMCG, pharmaceutical company or nutrition company preferred.
• Proficient computer skills in Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and ability to learn company specific tools & programs
• Fluent in English
• Valid driver’s license required

This role offers a competitive remuneration package.

If you think you are the ideal candidate for this position, apply now!

Our Commitment to Inclusion Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives  to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business. Equal Opportunity Employer Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation. #LI-Remote  #LI-VP4