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Territory Manager - Companion Animals (Temporary Maternity Cover)

WHO ARE WE? 

 

ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region. 

 

 

THE OPPORTUNITY 

 

Are you ready to take ownership of a key region and make a real impact in the world of companion animal health? At Boehringer Ingelheim, we are looking for a Territory Manager Companion Animals to join our Animal Health team in Portugal for a temporary maternity cover. This is a unique opportunity to represent a trusted, science-driven portfolio in a role that combines autonomy, strategic territory management, and meaningful customer relationships.

 

Covering the Setúbal, Santarém, and Leiria Districts, you will:

 

  • Be the face of BI Animal Health for veterinary professionals in your region.
  • Drive growth by promoting innovative, high-quality products that improve the lives of pets and their owners.
  • Work independently while being supported by a collaborative and experienced team.
  • Develop your skills in a global company that values integrity, agility, and continuous learning.
  • Contribute to a purpose-driven mission: improving lives through animal health.

 

This position is a field-based role and reports directly to the Sales, Distribution & KA Manager Pets.

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with veterinary professionals, promoting BI’s companion animal portfolio and achieving sales targets.
  • Develop and execute a territory-specific activity plan in close collaboration with your manager.
  • Manage your customer portfolio using our segmentation strategy to ensure targeted, effective engagement.
  • Stay informed on BI products, competitor activity, and market trends to deliver high-value customer interactions.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless and impactful customer experience.

 

The job will close on the 16th of June 2025. Don’t wait till the last moment as we continuously review applicants and act accordingly.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM 

 

  • Experience in sales or territory management, ideally in the animal health or pharmaceutical industry.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a customer-first mindset.
  • High level of agility, service orientation, and a proactive approach to challenges.
  • Solid understanding of the veterinary landscape for companion animals in Portugal.
  • Fluency in Portuguese and willingness to travel extensively within the Setúbal, Santarém, and Leiria regions.

 

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN? 

 

Next to the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment: 

  • Work in a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being) 
  • Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) 
  • Good balance between work and free time (Mix of working from home within the respective country / office as well as flexible working hours) 
  • Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days) - if applicable. 
  • Working in a passionate Sales team  
  • Full-time basis with 22 vacation days + a few days off 
  • Competitive salary package and benefits   
  • A fun and diverse working environment. 

We kindly ask you to submit your CV and Motivation Letter in English. 

 

 

What’s next?  

We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we setup a short telephone interview to get to know each other, followed by an in dept interview, Business case and a final interview.  We will keep you posted during the process! 

If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com  

 

 

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION  

At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. 

 

Screening: 

In order to comply with applicable export control laws, Boehringer Ingelheim periodically screens business relations (including job applicants) against sanctioned party lists (“SPL”). These checks may be performed by Boehringer Ingelheim or by any of its Affiliates. You acknowledge that Boehringer Ingelheim and/or its Affiliates will screen you against SPL and that for this purpose your personal data may be processed in relevant databases, including databases of third-party vendors that perform SPL screening for or on behalf of Boehringer Ingelheim or its Affiliates which may be located or accessible outside the EU. Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to ensuring an adequate level of protection of your personal data. 

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