Animal Health Technology Manager in Halifax

Job Description Territory: Northern England & Scotland. Base salary: £39,000 - £40,000, plus bonus up to £7,000-£15,000, a company car, and exceptional benefits. Working hours: Mon‑Fri, 37.5 hrs per week.

Why Join Us? At Royal Canin, we are passionate about making a better world for pets. We are a global leader in pet health nutrition, and our belief in science‑based, tailored nutrition is at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for a driven and dynamic Digital Services Business Manager to join our Pet Professional team and help us transform the future of pet health. The Role This is a field‑based role with a large and varied territory covering Northern England and Scotland, including the Northeast, Yorkshire & The Humber, parts of the Northwest, Central Belt, Borders, Highlands and Islands. We are seeking a Digital Services Business Manager (DSBM) to spearhead the growth and adoption of our innovative digital recommendation services within the veterinary community.

In this pivotal role you will recruit veterinary clinics to our digital platforms, drive product recommendations, and ensure our partners are engaged and proficient with Royal Canin's digital tools. You will build collaborative, long‑lasting relationships with veterinary clinics and hospitals, acting as the primary point of contact for our digital services. Exciting opportunities to engage with pet professionals and enthusiasts at 2‑3 key industry events per year (some weekend work involved).

What’s in it for you? This key role offers the chance to be at the forefront of digital transformation in the pet health sector. Benefits include private healthcare (equal parental leave), generous pension (up to 9% contribution), life assurance (4x salary), EV salary sacrifice scheme, gym membership & wellbeing support, and annual leave starting at 24 days, rising to 32 with service.

What We’re Looking For Proactive and results‑driven individual with a passion for digital technology and the veterinary industry, a professional qualification in IT, science, or a related field, knowledge and experience working with digital systems, strong planning and problem‑solving abilities, and a customer‑focused mindset. Skills Strong presentation, communication and IT skills (proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) Effective sales analysis and territory management Clean driving record – Driver’s License required Desirable experience: proven track record in sales or account management, in‑depth knowledge or direct experience of the veterinary industry. Key Responsibilities Identify and prospect new business opportunities to expand our digital footprint.

Recruit veterinary clinics to our digital recommendation service and increase the use of our digital platforms. Educate and train veterinary staff on the functionality and benefits of our digital systems to ensure continued engagement and success. Manage a territory of up to 750 accounts, including independent and corporate veterinary clinics, hospitals, and charities.

Collaborate closely with internal teams (Veterinary Business Managers, Marketing, Key Accounts) to deliver a seamless customer experience and achieve business objectives. Represent Royal Canin at trade shows, seminars, and conferences as a brand ambassador. Gather and report on market intelligence, including competitor activity and customer feedback, to help shape strategy.

Accelerated Growth Programs are designed to develop you in the Digital Services Business Manager role with additional career tracks. You will be an integral part of the Digital Services team, providing strategy, ownership, and customer experience for a range of digital solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr