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Sales Manager
Role Overview
We are seeking a commercially driven Vet Channel Sales Manager to lead and scale the veterinary channel across the UK & Ireland. This is a senior, remote leadership role with full ownership of the veterinary P&L, focused on delivering sustainable, profitable growth while strengthening long-term partnerships within the veterinary community.
Operating within a culture that is science-led, collaborative, and growth-oriented, you will take responsibility for commercial performance across independent practices and corporate groups. You will lead a high-performing field team, influence cross-functional priorities, and act as the senior commercial voice of the veterinary channel internally.
Company Information
Zenopa is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing veterinary nutraceuticals business dedicated to delivering innovative, science-led solutions that support the wellbeing of millions of dogs each year. The organisation combines strong commercial focus with clinical credibility, fostering a culture built on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The veterinary channel plays a central role in its long-term growth strategy across the UK and Ireland.
Role Requirements
Full commercial ownership of the veterinary channel, including sales-in, sales-out, forecasting, and P&L delivery.
Develop and expand partnerships with corporate veterinary groups and independent practices.
Lead tender strategy and execution across the UK and selected international markets.
Manage, coach, and develop a field team (3 sales representatives and 1 analyst).
Collaborate with Marketing and Scientific teams to deliver campaigns, KOL engagement, education initiatives, and new product launches.
Drive data-led decision-making across forecasting, customer prioritisation, and resource allocation, representing the channel at senior leadership level.
Person Specifications
Significant commercial leadership experience within the veterinary or animal health sector.
Demonstrable ownership of channel P&L, including revenue growth, margin delivery, and forecast accuracy.
Proven success managing and expanding both corporate accounts and independent veterinary customers.
Experience leading and developing field-based sales teams with clear performance structures.
Track record of winning, retaining, and managing commercial tenders.
Package
Competitive salary plus up to 20% bonus, aligned to sustainable and profitable growth.
Car allowance or company car.
Enhanced employer pension contribution.
Private medical insurance and life assurance.
Hybrid working model.
Generous holiday allowance.
If you are motivated by commercial ownership, team leadership, and strengthening partnerships that support animal wellbeing at scale, we welcome your application.
Unless stated otherwise, candidates applying for UK-based positions must already be authorised to work in the UK.
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