WHO WE ARE

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let’s build a brighter, healthier future for all.
Position: Associate Veterinary & Professional Affairs Manager - UK & IE (A-PVA-M)
Function:Professional & Veterinary Affairs
Location: Woking, UK

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Basic qualifications include: DVM (or equivalent country qualification)
• Preferred qualifications include: MBA, Diplomate or equivalent experience in Internal Medicine or Nutrition

EXPECTED AREAS OF SKILLS

• Proven experience in a veterinary practice (or a similar job)
• Has built or can quickly build a strong network in the veterinary community, including the local Small Animal Veterinary Association, and country specialist societies
• Knowledge of the pet food business
• Experience in Hill’s or other commercial business
• Business and practice management experience
• Proficient in English, additional language(s) a plus

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Encouraged percentage of travel: Up to 50%

JOB PURPOSE

This role is instrumental in the company’s efforts to grow sales and market share by its focus on veterinary recommendation and Brand Recommended Most Often’ (BRMO) leadership, by providing education, and technical and business development support to the profession, and by bringing veterinary insights to the company.
Under the leadership of the country PVA Manager, the A-PVA-M owns the Professional Consulting Veterinarian team to implement the UK & IE PVA strategy focussed on all parts of the veterinary profession (practicing vets in corporate and independent practice, vet students, nurses, receptionists), and internal audiences and accomplishes the yearly goals set by the PVA-M.
Strong positive impression of the Hill’s company, its products, and its services
Continued scientific leadership of Hill’s
Leadership in active veterinary team endorsement and BRMO. Continued market share and top and bottom line growth

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Manage the UK & IE Professional Consulting Veterinarians. Following the PVA strategy and with PVA-M alignment, set individual objectives for team of 2.5 PCVs, and provide support with prioritisation, mentor, and developing the team to meet their important metrics. Allocate the team’s time and effort in ways that deliver the best return on time spent. PCV and PCV Management responsibilities include:

• Improve the technical skills of the field sales team and further develop their expertise through ongoing training and in-field mentor
• Influence practice success through nutritional and business education, prioritising support based on company strategy.
• Implement engagement activities at veterinary universities in their geographies, including leading student reps and providing education activities.
• In collaboration with PVA-M, champion the European professional digital initiatives leading to a full implementation of Hills4Me digital tools.
• Running the country’s technical helpline (50% of PCV role), including setting and achieving helpline KPI’s and leading sensitive cases for the country