Animal Health Sales Director - Veterinary - Pharma

Our client is a Belgian company specialising in the development, registration, marketing and commercialisation of veterinary pharmaceutical products for both livestock and companion animal. The organisation has built a strong reputation through its scientific expertise, in-house R&D laboratory, and regulatory excellence. Operating internationally through a network of manufacturing and distribution partners, the company offers innovative veterinary solutions across multiple continents while maintaining the agility, ownership culture, and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing SME.

As a successful Animal Health Sales Manager - Pharmaceutical Products - Veterinary channel, you will have the following responsibilities:

Business Development - Creation of new partnerships

• Identify new business opportunities and evaluate new potential products for the portfolio.
• Conduct market analysis to identify unmet needs within the Belgian veterinary sector.
• Assess partnerships with pharmaceutical manufacturers and negotiate exclusive distribution opportunities.
• Define product positioning, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans.
• Prepare and support product launches in collaboration with the sales team.

Field Sales Management

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for the Belgian market.
• Lead, motivate, and coach a team of 5 sales representatives covering Belgium.
• Maintain close contact with key stakeholders in the Belgian veterinary market.
• Monitor market trends, competition, and business performance.

As a successful Animal Health Sales Manager - Pharmaceutical Products - Veterinary channel, you will have the following profile:

• Veterinary degree or equivalent in-depth expertise and network within the veterinary industry.
• 10/15 years of experiences in the Animal Health industry.
• Strong knowledge of the Belgian veterinary market and its key stakeholders.
• Proven experience in a commercial, sales management, or business development role.
• Previous experience managing and coaching sales teams.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on approach.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in Dutch with a good level of English.