Name: Charles Sprouse
Employer: Idexx Laboratories
Job Title: Diagnostic Practice Consultant (sales rep)
Years with current employer: 7yrs
Educational Background: Charles received his Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Bioscience from Penn State University.
Job Description: On a normal day, Charles travels to several different veterinary practices within his territory. When at the practice, he details and demonstrates to the staff new products from his company or products they are not currently using, as well as trains the staff on products they currently are using or on products they have recently purchased.
Favorite Component of His Job: Charles states, “Every day/every call is different and I get to help raise the level of medicine being practiced in veterinary medicine.”
Least Favorite Component of His Job: Charles admits, “There can be a high level of stress associated with reaching your sales goals.”
Charles Sprouse’s Recommendations to Those Interested in a Career Similar to His Own: Charles says “Take some classes that give you an understanding of business and/or marketing if possible. Be prepared to speak in front of one person up through groups of 20 or more.”
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