Job Description:
The Technical Sales Representative will drive accelerated growth in the Veterinary Business Pillar by achieving strategic goals through making direct calls on Veterinary Clinics and identifying opportunities which develop new business and increase points of distribution.
Territory
This role is responsible for managing a sales territory that includes London and Southwestern Ontario, extending to Windsor, including Sarnia, Chatham, and Ridgetown.
*Candidates who are currently located within, or in close proximity to, this territory will be given preference.*Key Responsibility
- Manage and grow relationships with approximately 160 veterinary clinics within the assigned territory, delivering exceptional customer service while achieving business objectives and sales targets.
- 3–5 years of proven sales experience, preferably in a field-based or territory management role.
- Experience within the veterinary industry is highly preferred; experience in the pet retail industry will also be considered.
- College diploma or university degree preferred.
- Knowledge of veterinary medicine, products, and clinic operations is considered a strong asset.
- Familiarity with Royal Canin products and nutritional solutions is an asset.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, presentation, and digital communication.
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively manage a large customer portfolio.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with customers, peers, and cross-functional business partners.
- Technically proficient with digital tools, CRM systems, and other business technologies.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and capable of working independently while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
Sales Representation and Territory Management
- Develop annual and quarterly territory sales plans while striving to meet KPIs .
- Leverage the Persuasive selling model (LASER/SPARC) In order to maximize sales.
- Develop a strategic call cycle which focus' on priority business partners, mainly in person with some virtual meetings.
- Work closely with Key Account managers to support activations and promote our brand.
- Co-Create joint business plans with select accounts, focusing on SMART goals.
- Record and monitor effectiveness of sales interactions using Pitcher/Salesforce.
- Engage in business incentive program conversations with veterinary practice owners.
- Focus on mutual business growth via services, including but not limited to e-commerce, tele-medicine, vet services, etc.
- Perfect clinic program execution including recruitment of nutritional advisors.
- Participate in various conferences and trade shows as required.
- Ability to learn, understand and communicate the benefits of veterinary nutrition, services, business and digital solutions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range CAD 74,713.00 - CAD 98,061.00. Please note: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is used as a supporting tool in our recruitment process.Skills Required
- 3-5 years of proven sales experience, preferably field-based or territory management
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout assigned territory
- Technically proficient with digital tools and CRM systems
- Experience within the veterinary industry
- Experience in the pet retail industry
- College diploma or university degree
- Knowledge of veterinary medicine, products, and clinic operations
- Familiarity with Royal Canin products and nutritional solutions
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.









