Professional Strategic Initiatives Manager

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number # Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Veterinarians play an integral role in positioning Hill's in the profession as scientific, innovative and credible partner who is engaged in improving the health of dogs and cats, and in supporting the profession. The Professional Strategic Initiatives Manager (PSIM) is part of the Canadian Professional and Veterinary Affairs team (PVA), that is responsible for relationship building and influence with a wide range of veterinary teams such as students, interns, residents, KTLs, RVTs and veterinarians that results in product endorsement and active recommendation of Hill's products. This role supports the Field execution of strategies that position Hill's as the BRUT, leading the field execution of educational programs focused on disease centricity and product superiority, demonstrating our commitment to transforming the lives of people and their pets. This role has a primary focus on driving Hill's growth at key and corporate (omni) accounts, as well as continuing to develop and implement an innovative professional engagement strategy with veterinary schools, KTLs and selected veterinary groups or associations. The PSIM will work cross-functionally to integrate these programs into the commercial approach to accomplish the yearly Hill's Canada strategic priorities and objectives.

What You Will Do:

Corporate and Key Account Support (30%)

• Lead the national strategy for corporate and key accounts, ensuring a holistic approach across PVA, CDO, Marketing to drive Hill's recommendation, sales, and market share.
• Develop influential professional relationships and engage medical leadership to uncover growth opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with Business Account Managers (BAMs) to ensure that each key and corporate account has an education plan, aligned with CDO and PVA strategic objectives, to drive BRMO, sales and market share.
• Act as the dedicated PVA point of contact, provide technical expertise and education, and represent the veterinary voice during joint business planning (JBP).
• Provide national (and some regional) education to key and corporate accounts in support of new products, clinic conversions, protocol discussions and other initiatives as needed.

Elevating Scientific Leadership - Veterinary Schools (30%)

• Execute the global school strategy for veterinary students and technicians to establish a strong hybrid engagement and increase digital reach.
• Lead Student Programs (e.g., Hospital Feeding Programs, Awards) and Veterinary School partnerships with the goal of making nutrition the standard of care and Hill's the partner of choice.

Field Program Execution Support (30%)

• Support regional PCVs in the field execution of all VHCT facing programs.
• Drive the local implementation of the global KTL Strategy, Recent Graduate programs, and RVT Strategy.
• Track and measure the success of all field programs.

Other Strategic Initiatives (10%)

• Lead the exploration and engagement with emerging strategic initiatives in the pet and vet space.
• Increase and manage partnerships with key Canadian professional organizations (e.g., CAVD, CAVN).

Required Qualifications:

• Professional degree in veterinary medicine (DVM, VMD or equivalent)
• 3+ years of clinical practice experience
• Valid driver's license with no moving violations

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, Diplomate in Internal Medicine or Nutrition
• Fluent in both English and French
• 3+ years of experience at a veterinary pharmaceutical, diagnostics or nutrition company in a professional services, sales or marketing role
• Experience and interest in social media (various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn etc)
• Experience and proven success with managing veterinary corporate accounts in an asset.
• Strong analytical skills and basic understanding of business and business terminology
• Able to work independently to manage a demanding schedule with irregular hours and to manage travel within geography/region
• Self-starter with high initiative, strong work ethic and high integrity
• Creativity and vision, comfortable with building plans and solutions with minimal guidance
• General computer skills, strong organization and time management skills, ability to work independently
• Proven sales experience in a related industry

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.