SUMMARY
The Sales Development Representative will generate sales opportunities through making outbound calls which include contacting prospective leads from business development events, marketing campaigns & call lists. The Sales Development Representative is a critical team player who will prospect to both new and existing practices and turn over viable leads to our Technology Sales Executive. This individual must be able to deliver powerful and concise messaging to explain the value of our technology solutions, generating interest to hear more about the products Covetrus offers that deliver better clinical and financial outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Develop new sales qualified leads via telephone and email communication within a marketing and sales driven focused list of accounts
- Interact with Salesforce to follow the sales process, creating opportunities and assigning demos to Technology Sales Executives
- Identify cross-sell opportunities & generate interest with prospective customers
- Update Salesforce data and update & maintain customer data within Salesforce
- Coordinate customer meetings with Technology Sales Executives and provide follow up as needed
- Consistently achieve monthly, quarterly and annual opportunity goals
- Understand our sales process, tools and resources
- Meet and exceed key daily metrics, including but not limited to call volume, email volume, and connected call %
- Drive enhanced sales velocity from lead to close won
- Answer incoming calls and emails in relation to sales questions and respond to inquiries generated through marketing efforts
- Build and cultivate prospective relationships by initiating communications and conducting follow-up communications to move opportunities through the sales funnel; scheduling needs analysis calls and demonstrations for prospects in your defined geography
- Work with Manager, members of Technology Sales and Tech Marketing to develop and grow the sales pipeline
- Make outbound calls on marketing campaigns to drive new opportunities
- Qualify incoming leads before passing on to sales teams
- Obsess over building and managing the sales pipeline generating opportunities that lead to new sales
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
TRAVEL: Possibly to trade shows/events
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- 1+ years of inside sales experience preferred or recent graduates with related experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
- Excellent computer proficiency (Salesforce, MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
- Must demonstrate an aptitude and desire to sell, gain market and service knowledge and demonstrate the ability to learn technical product knowledge.
We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:
401k savings & company match
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Maternity leave
Parental leave
Military leave
Other leaves of absence
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Health savings accounts
Flexible spending accounts
Life & disability benefits
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan
Salary may vary depending on factors such as confirmed job-related skills, experience, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. Sales Positions are eligible for a Variable Incentive.
The pay range for this position is as follows:
$17-$23Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 1+ years of inside sales experience or recent graduate with related experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide exemplary customer service
- Aptitude and desire to sell and ability to learn technical product knowledge
Covetrus Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Covetrus and has not been reviewed or approved by Covetrus.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as a notable part of the package, including paid holidays and vacation time, with additional mention of paid sick leave in some cases. Time-off flexibility is also referenced positively via flexible or “unlimited” PTO for certain roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision insurance are presented as core, standard offerings with broad coverage categories. Health insurance is characterized as reasonably solid in coverage even if not positioned as best-in-class.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan is available and is repeatedly paired with mention of a company match structure. The match is framed as present but modest compared with richer market alternatives.
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What We Do
Covetrus specializes in the production and distribution, inventory management, software and prescription management for veterinary care. Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services company dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We’re bringing together products, services, and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine. Covetrus is headquartered in Portland, Maine, with more than 5,500 employees, serving over 100,000 customers around the globe.








