Veterinary Delegate

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Job Summary: We are seeking a Veterinary Delegate to join the Purina Pet Care business, with the mission of driving growth in the veterinary channel through prospecting and sales expansion. Key Highlights: 1. Work for the world's largest food and beverage multinational 2. Join the Purina Pet Care team 3. Opportunities for development and specialization **POSITION SUMMARY** Location: Northern Lisbon District (Torres Vedras, Vila Franca de Xira, Azambuja), Santarém, Portalegre, and southern Castelo Branco District Company: Nestlé Position: Temporary Full\-time **THE OPPORTUNITY** Working at Nestlé means joining the world's largest food and beverage multinational. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life of our consumers and contribute to a healthier future. To join the Purina Pet Care business, we are seeking a ***Veterinary Delegate***. Your primary mission will be to drive growth in the veterinary channel across the territories of the northern Lisbon District, Santarém, Portalegre, and southern Castelo Branco District: acquiring new veterinary clinics through prospecting, increasing sales and distribution among veterinary clients, challenging key veterinary partners, and raising brand awareness of Purina among veterinarians and veterinary clinic teams through training initiatives. Join this team and discover Nestlé! **WHAT YOU WILL DO …** * Challenge and identify key partners with growth potential, and based on this, develop *business plans* to increase brand relevance * Conduct regular client visits to maintain and strengthen relationships, thereby increasing sales and brand prescription * Prospect and acquire new veterinary clinics as customers * Ensure recognition, credibility, and benefits of the Purina brand among veterinary teams through nutritional training * Define and keep updated a visitation plan aligned with scheduled commercial meetings and nutritional training sessions * Build and maintain an up-to-date database of veterinary clinics **ARE YOU WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?** * Experience operating in the described target region (preferred) * Commercial experience in animal nutrition (preferred) or animal pharmaceuticals * Higher education degree in Veterinary Medicine (preferred) or Animal Health * Strong negotiation and sales skills * Results-oriented mindset * English language proficiency * Initiative * Resilience * Availability At Nestlé Portugal, we value our talents and continuously strive to ensure our teams are motivated, engaged, and achieving their best professional performance — always balancing personal development and well-being. By joining us, you will find: * Opportunities for development and specialization * Integration into a culturally diverse team * Exposure at local and international levels * A flexible work environment * Engagement and well-being activities * Competitive salary * Health insurance * Access to the Nestlé Club with discounts from various partners * Free coffee (of excellent quality) in the office * Staff store offering special conditions for employees * Work equipment tailored to job requirements * On-site medical support available at the Lisbon office * E-learning courses and training programs to advance your career