Matthew Robertson

Experience

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  Companion Care, United Kingdom

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2012

  Veterinary Surgeon

  Veterinary Assistant. 1st line/opinion consultation, extensive medical workups, radiographic diagnostics, anaesthesiology and routine surgery such as OVH, castrations, lump removals and dental work. Experience with companion animals, exotics, wildlife and zoo animals, beef cattle and equine work.

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  Outreach KZN

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  Head Veterinary Surgeon

  Responsible for recruiting and managing a veterinary team of up to 12 professionals, co-ordinating the team of AHT’s and SVS staff all working to the highest standard of veterinary care in a modern 'field' hospital in rural, previously disadvantaged communities.Responsible for procurement and logistics, transport, warehouse management, 'field' hospital setup, liaison with local and provincial stakeholders etc. to ensure successful running of the project.

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  Novartis

  May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Professional Services Veterinarian

  Represent, market, sell and technically support NAH sales of pharmaceutical products in Companion and Large Animal/Extensive Farm Animal Business in Southern Africa.

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  Elanco

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

  Veterinary Technical Advisor

  Represent, market, sell and technically support ELANCO sales of pharmaceutical products in Companion Animal Business in Southern Africa.

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  PACK LEADER PET PRODUCTS

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2020

  Executive Committee member. Veterinary Affairs Executive role to provide a professional, efficient and effective service to support the general functioning of the business and include developing long-term relationships with a portfolio of veterinary clients, connecting with key business executives and stakeholders. Also responsible for liaising with marketing and customer development to define local strategy and plan to drive veterinary channel Brand awareness and market share. Executive Committee member. General Manager role involved business strategy and goal setting for the business. Managing company focusing on increasing market penetration and national sales. Technical responsibilities training, customer care support, engagement with SME, peer-to-peer veterinary advice. Wide-ranging experience across the company including HR and marketing. National Sales Manager responsibilities include business strategy and forecasting, market penetration and sales growth. Key Account Management. Motivating, managing and supporting sales team operating nationwide out of three distribution centres. National Technical Manager responsible for all Veterinary and Nutritional advice and support, educational presentations and public speaking, customer support, consulting with attending veterinarians and competitor analysis.

  • Executive

    Mar 2019 - Jun 2020

  • General Manager

    Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

  • National Sales and Technical Manager

    Apr 2016 - Feb 2018
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  MSD

  Mar 2021 - now

  Key Account Manager