Virbac names new regional sales manager for northern England

Virbac has announced the appointment of Rose Blades as its new regional sales manager for the north of England, effective as of January 1st 2015.

Ms Blades has been with the company since 2011 and previously served as territory manager for the north-east, having accrued several years of experience in the equivalent role with other veterinary pharmaceutical companies prior to joining Virbac.

Reporting to national sales manager Bryan McCabe, she will work with northern English territory managers to provide coaching and support, thus guaranteeing the highest standard of service for customers.

The new role will leverage Ms Blades' proven experience in the veterinary market and established relationships with key customers throughout the region.

Virbac's UK sales director Alan Chadwick said: "It is clear she will be an asset to our customers across the north of England, to our companion animal management team and to the territory managers reporting into her."

The firm is one of the top ten biggest animal health company in the world, operating in more than 100 countries. Its recent innovations include the Virtual Virbac interactive communications portal and the efficient anaesthetic product Buprevet.