Diagnostics Solutions Consultant (DSC)

Position Overview

The Diagnostics Solutions Consultant (DSC) is a field-based, customer-facing member of the sales team, responsible for selling Zoetis diagnostic instruments, tests, and associated products and services within an assigned US sales territory. The DSC will also be accountable for building and maintaining customer relationships to maximize customer retention and achieve budgeted sales quotas within targeted accounts. The DSC will maintain sales funnel and customer profile data within the system and collaborate with other Zoetis colleagues to achieve goals and support the diagnostics business.

Anticipated travel within assigned territory as required (up to 60%-70%).

Must speak fluent English.

Employment Type

• Full time

States Considered

• North Carolina
• Washington D.C.
• Northern Virginia

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Diagnostic products and services.
• Travel to offices of existing and prospective customers, targeting 3-4 existing customers and 3-4 new business opportunities per day. (Extensive driving required as well as periodic overnight travel, approximately 4-8 nights per month, depending on territory).
• Provide detailed documentation of all customer and prospect interactions via the online system.
• Transport equipment to customer and prospective customer locations.
• Lift, set-up, and demonstrate diagnostic solutions, equipment, and features.
• Clearly explain the uses and benefits of diagnostic products and services, answer questions, and effectively communicate the "value proposition."
• Secure purchase orders for diagnostic products and services.
• Provide ongoing customer support, including assisting customers (in person, over the phone, and via email) with product, technical, or service concerns.
• Make periodic customer courtesy calls and keep clients informed of new products and services (including possible updates to existing instrumentation).
• Interface as needed with sales, accounting, and technical staff to ensure customer questions and needs are timely addressed.
• Work cooperatively with the Diagnostic Technical Specialists to ensure strong customer service and enhance utilization.
• Generate new business and new business leads, including placing instruments in competitor’s accounts, academia, and research settings, and gathering referrals from existing customers.
• Support billing and collection efforts.
• Ability to safely lift and move 60 lbs.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrated sales experience, or relevant technical/clinical experience, preferably in the medical, scientific, or healthcare industry.
• Minimum of an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s degree preferred), preferably with a science or business emphasis, or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Exemplifies early adopter behaviors for rapid learning ability.
• Absorbs and applies technical information and demonstrates skilled technical sales capabilities.
• Capably grows technical knowledge through relationships, creative solutions, and enhances customer loyalty.
• Demonstrates expertise in veterinary terminology/science.
• Demonstrated skills selling capital equipment in physician and/or veterinary clinics.
• Skilled at making presentations (including financial presentations) at all levels.
• Ability to transport, set-up, and demonstrate equipment quickly and effectively.
• Balances strategic and tactical business requirements.
• Superior understanding of current and possible future market trends, sales initiatives, and information affecting the business and organization.
• Knows the competition and their value messaging.
• Demonstrates an understanding of how strategies and tactics work in the marketplace.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Strong ability to multi-task and work independently.
• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record, and auto insurance.

Company Information

• Company: Zoetis
• Employment Type: Regular
• Role Type: Colleague