On any given day in the work-life of a veterinary pharmaceutical sales representative, they might engage in duties and tasks such as the following:
Identify new customer prospects by following up on leads.
Contact new and current customers to discuss their needs and recommend products to meet those needs.
Explain the features of various pharmaceutical products to customers.
Answer questions regarding pricing, availability, and delivery time.
Prepare sales contracts.
Collaborate with work colleagues to discuss selling techniques or issues.
Follow up with customers after the sale to ensure they're satisfied and answer questions or concerns.
Veterinary pharmaceutical sales representatives develop a valuable, niche expertise regarding pharmaceuticals for animals, and this can help them move up the ladder to become sales managers or sales directors. They can also transfer their skill set to other sales careers including those in the animal health industry, such as veterinary device sales rep, as well as positions outside of the animal health industry.