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		<title>Veterinary Regional Account Managers &#8211; NEW regions</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[California]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mid-Atlantic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mid-West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[North-East]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sales]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our client has an immediate need for a Veterinary Regional Account Manager in multiple regions to generate sales by calling on existing customers, sales leads and potential animal health or research opportunities in assigned region and to provide ongoing customer education and support. The incumbent will develop and maintain a complete understanding of our clients [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our client has an immediate need for a Veterinary Regional Account Manager in multiple regions to generate sales by calling on existing customers, sales leads and potential animal health or research opportunities in assigned region and to provide ongoing customer education and support. The incumbent will develop and maintain a complete understanding of our clients products and services. The incumbent will travel extensively during the day and overnight travel will be approximately 4-8 nights per month. The incumbent will generate new business and business leads and will provide ongoing customer support including supporting customers with product or technical calls.</p>
<p>Qualifications include Minimum of an Associates Degree (Bachelors Degree preferred) preferable with a science or business emphasis. Outside sales experience preferably selling to veterinarians. A veterinary technician background would be of interest as well. Good oral and written skills. Good active listening ability. Basic computer skills: word processing, spreadsheets. Valid DL, clean driving record, auto insurance. Ability to travel and ability to lift 60 pounds.</p>
<p>Locations include: </p>
<li>Memphis, TN</li>
<li>Rapid City, SD</li>
<li>Los Angeles / Central Valley, CA</li>
<li>Albany, NY</li>
<li>Lubbock, TX</li>
<p>To learn more and/or apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Product Manager</title>
		<link>http://thepursellgroup.com/marketing/product-manager/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 03:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Packaged Goods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mid-West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Our client is a $2.2 billion dollar organization with a mission to help enrich the special relationship between people and their pets and is globally-recognized as a Best Place to Work. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and execution of marketing plans and programs to achieve the assigned brand&#8217;s short and long term [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our client is a $2.2 billion dollar organization with a mission to help enrich the special relationship between people and their pets and is globally-recognized as a Best Place to Work. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and execution of marketing plans and programs to achieve the assigned brand&#8217;s short and long term business objectives.  The role includes assisting in brand strategy development, projecting brand volume/profit/market shares; Conducting financial analysis to ensure ROI objectives are met. Planning and analyzing consumer and trade promotions, Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness of promotion and merchandising activities. Develop understanding of brand equity, target market, consumer and shopper insights, and positioning relative to competition. Perform project management responsibilities, Identifying cost savings opportunities. Leading cross-functional teams.</p>
<p>Qualifications include Bachelor&#8217;s degree in business or marketing (MBA preferred). Prior experience of 1-3+ years in brand management within consumer packaged goods (3+ years strongly preferred). Technologically-savvy, including a thorough understanding of Internet and software programs such as e-mail, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.</p>
<p>To learn more and/or apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Managing Editor</title>
		<link>http://thepursellgroup.com/other/managing-editor-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:54:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Advertising]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Animal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mid-West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Other]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Veterinary Practice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Veterinary publication is looking for a Managing Editor
Key duties include
• Responsible for maintaining high readership scores and website traffic by implementing quality content across both the print and digital formats; responsible for communicating readership trends and data to editor weekly
• Contribute to editorial strategy; implement plans formulated by editorial team
• Strategically develop content ideas for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Veterinary publication is looking for a Managing Editor</p>
<p>Key duties include</p>
<p>• Responsible for maintaining high readership scores and website traffic by implementing quality content across both the print and digital formats; responsible for communicating readership trends and data to editor weekly</p>
<p>• Contribute to editorial strategy; implement plans formulated by editorial team</p>
<p>• Strategically develop content ideas for website with editorial team and assign content to be executed by online editor; content should be complimentary to print journal but attractive to online audience</p>
<p>• Execute imposition for each issue; secure approvals of sales and president; approve final pages/ads</p>
<p>• Execute production of books and supplements, including editing, with use of freelance help as required</p>
<p>• Work with designers to complete layout of each issue/project; ensure adequate supply of illustrative matter&#8211;photos, illustrations, etc</p>
<p>• Conduct regular audience studies to determine value of existing content/formats</p>
<p>• Maintain useful, expert, responsive review board; communicate regularly with members</p>
<p>• Direct and implement system of timely review and resolution of review comments; ensure review system is adequate for maintaining credibility and accuracy</p>
<p>• Mentor, oversee, and develop editorial assistant and ensure cross training to provide needed back-up</p>
<p>• Work closely with online editor to coordinate efforts; direct and determine online content and design; produce at least 1 item for online use per week</p>
<p>• Stay abreast of trends, developments, and demands of veterinary practice</p>
<p>• Review all articles upon submission, revision and at layout stages to ensure accuracy</p>
<p>To apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="COLOR: #ff0000">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Senior Scientist &#8211; R&amp;D</title>
		<link>http://thepursellgroup.com/researchtechnical/senior-scientist-rd/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:48:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[North-East]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Research & Technical]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The incumbent will lead development of new products &#38; optimization of existing products and will work with minimal supervision to develop new and improved products designed to meet consumer and companion animal needs. Will formulate products for companion animals that meet CVM and AAFCO guidelines. Develop new products and line extensions and manage product development [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The incumbent will lead development of new products &amp; optimization of existing products and will work with minimal supervision to develop new and improved products designed to meet consumer and companion animal needs. Will formulate products for companion animals that meet CVM and AAFCO guidelines. Develop new products and line extensions and manage product development activity (design test work, obtain resources, evaluate results with team and determine direction, maintain appropriate records of work) from concept through commercialization. Design and conduct test work in house and at co-packers Coordinate the tasks of other departments (Marketing, Purchasing, QA, Regulatory, Engineering, Finance, Operations, Contract Manufacturers) to meet project goals and to manage the project timetable. Actively identifies cost improvement opportunities and leads projects to completion. Contribute to departmental systems such as nutritional databases and suggest systems process improvements as well as cost saving efficiency improvements. Develop and issue technical specs. Participate in team and departmental activities such as meetings, committees, administrative obligations (phones, email). Train/Mentor new personnel. Maintain technical skills and personal improvement through completion of appropriate training.</p>
<p>Qualifications include strong formulation skills and understanding of food systems, strong knowledge of animal nutrition, strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, strong knowledge, of food processing, ability to lead and motivate a project team. Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with all levels of management. Excellent problem solving skills. Excellent organizational skills. Highly motivated and goal oriented with ability to adapt quickly to change. Must be a strong team player and possess strong interpersonal skills. Requires a high degree of integrity, maturity and honesty, demonstrate the ability to resolve interpersonal conflict, strong problem resolution skills, strong facilitator of conflict resolution, ability to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments, strong understanding of the relationship of processing equipment and formulation. BS or MS degree in Food Science, Minimum of 5 years of experience in formulating for companion animals, Minimum of 5 years of product development experience on cross functional project teams, managing products from conception to commercialization.</p>
<p>To learn more and/or apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Regional Manager &#8211; Retail Sales</title>
		<link>http://thepursellgroup.com/sales/regional-manager-retail-sales/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 15:10:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mid-West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South-East]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South-West]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The incumbent will help the Retail Segment achieve its volume and profit goals through effectively managing sales personnel that call directly on National Accounts and Independent Accounts within the Pet Industry.
 Qualifications include experience in leading, motivating and managing a sales force to ensure future growth. Proven experience in consumer products sales. Ability to make presentations [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The incumbent will help the Retail Segment achieve its volume and profit goals through effectively managing sales personnel that call directly on National Accounts and Independent Accounts within the Pet Industry.</p>
<p> Qualifications include experience in leading, motivating and managing a sales force to ensure future growth. Proven experience in consumer products sales. Ability to make presentations to a variety of audiences and respond to questions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical manuals, journals and bulletins. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks and remain focused. Ability to travel 50-80%. Bachelor&#8217;s degree is required. Masters degree is preferred. Demonstrated success in a key sales position. Familiarity in working with chain store organizations. Supervisory experience.</p>
<p>To learn more and/or  apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Western National Accounts Manager</title>
		<link>http://thepursellgroup.com/management/western-national-accounts-manager/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:17:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[California]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mountain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pacific North West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sales]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South-West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[West]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The National Account Manager identifies and establishes partnerships with distributors to support the sales of products to veterinarians by promoting sales and providing tools and education to veterinary distributor personnel in order to achieve the sales budget.  The incumbent will develop an annual distributor plan which will include annual purchase goals, margin plan, distributor sales representative commission [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The National Account Manager identifies and establishes partnerships with distributors to support the sales of products to veterinarians by promoting sales and providing tools and education to veterinary distributor personnel in order to achieve the sales budget.  The incumbent will develop an annual distributor plan which will include annual purchase goals, margin plan, distributor sales representative commission and incentive plan, rebate/purchase incentives, product marketing/promotions, distributor programs, advertising, training of distributor field representatives and distributor branches and meetings. Will be accountable for the monthly reporting of distributor sales activities to senior management. This report will contain a summary of the sales numbers versus budget, activities executed during the month and plans moving forward to achieve budgeted targets.   Will motivate, guide and provide education to distributor sales representatives. The National Account Manager is responsible for creating and executing the educational curriculum for the distributor sales representatives.  This position is also responsible and accountable for the timely delivery of the sales tools the distributor reps will use to promote the product line. The National Account Manager is responsible for creating and executing the activities surrounding the annual distributor national sales meetings and individual regional meetings. Recruiting the assistance of regional managers and territory managers is essential to completing this responsibility.</p>
<p>Qualifications include a Bachelors degree. 8-10 years of animal health sales experience. 3-5 years of regional management or distributor management experience.  Travel requirement up to 75% of the time. Demonstrated understanding of selling, negotiating, finance, training, coaching and managing others.  Selling skills, outstanding account planning and management strategies are critical for the position.  Bachelors degree required.</p>
<p>To learn more and/or  apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Senior Product Manager</title>
		<link>http://thepursellgroup.com/management/senior-product-manager/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thepursellgroup.com/?p=855</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Senior Product Manager will drive and execute the Animal Health portfolio strategy which includes running a product portfolio with a significant revenue base and customer reach. The goal is to grow this business and establish it as a market leader. The incumbent will report to the General Manager. 
Responsibilities include: Set product line strategy and manage [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Senior Product Manager will drive and execute the Animal Health portfolio strategy which includes running a product portfolio with a significant revenue base and customer reach. The goal is to grow this business and establish it as a market leader. The incumbent will report to the General Manager. </p>
<p>Responsibilities include: Set product line strategy and manage the product portfolio. Manage the overall product life cycle including new product development. Achieve annual revenue targets. Participate in annual and strategic planning process. Direct product management responsibility of junior product managers. Be the internal expert in the Animal Health market. Will interact extensively with the field sales organization and customers and travel 25% of the time worldwide. Will manage business relationships and contract negotiations with external partners. Will work with Corporate Development team to evaluate new business opportunities.</p>
<p>Qualifications include 5+ years of experience in the animal diagnostics testing industry, 3+ years of experience in product management or marketing, people management experience, ability to develop and execute a business strategy. The ideal candidate will have experience/degree in molecular biology technique (i.e., real time PCR), MBA and/or DVM.</p>
<p>To learn more and/or apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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		<title>Manager &#8211; Customer Marketing</title>
		<link>http://thepursellgroup.com/marketing/manager-customer-marketing/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:41:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Administration</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Animal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mid-West]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pet Products]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Manager of Customer Marketing will be responsible for oversight of assigned brand annual trade promotion programs ensuring alignment with annual strategies, budgets and the organizations long term strategic goals. The incumbent will have accountability for the authorization and commitment of trade spending so as to meet account performance objectives and maximize company sales volume [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Manager of Customer Marketing will be responsible for oversight of assigned brand annual trade promotion programs ensuring alignment with annual strategies, budgets and the organizations long term strategic goals. The incumbent will have accountability for the authorization and commitment of trade spending so as to meet account performance objectives and maximize company sales volume and profitability. The incumbent will develop and implement improved business systems, tools and techniques for managing trade spending, deductions and evaluating effectiveness and efficiency of trade spending. Other responsibilities include oversight of the appropriate execution of assigned trade events by partnering with Field Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and customers.  </p>
<p>Qualifications include a 4 year degree with experience in the Animal Health Industry as well as Marketing and Sales experience. The incumbent will have a thorough understanding and experience in marketing, sales and finance necessary to drive profitability and achieve business goals.  Will have a comprehensive Animal Health products experience in establishing and implementing trade promotion strategies, tactics and systems. Knowledge, experience and understanding of finance and accounting to work with customer based Profit and Loss statements in addition to possessing the ability to evaluate the financial attractiveness of various ad hoc trade promotion programs.</p>
<p>To apply for this opportunity, please please <a href="http://thepursellgroup.com/?page_id=205/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Apply Now</span></strong></a>.</p>
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