Hill's vs. RC

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I'm considering a position in Vet sales and just wondering if there are any differences between Hill's and RC. From what I see on here... everyone from RC seems to hate their job and Hill's seems to be the the better option. Hill's was the first in the industry and seems more stable. Does anyone disagree?
 






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I'm considering a position in Vet sales and just wondering if there are any differences between Hill's and RC. From what I see on here... everyone from RC seems to hate their job and Hill's seems to be the the better option. Hill's was the first in the industry and seems more stable. Does anyone disagree?
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It depends on what you want. If you want to be a low brow sales rep for the rest of your life - go ahead and sell dog food. Personally, I was at RC for a year and a half and hated every minute of it. The organization is ridden with a bunch of junior varsity professionals and pee wee league managers.

Go for dental or a good human health job.
 












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Wow... 145 views and only one bad comment about RC. Hill's is looking pretty good! Is there no competition for them out there?
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What? You are stupid. Hills is a dog food co. just like RC. Both are equally unimportant. Go ahead and pimp your dog food job to the hot chick at your 10 yr reunion. She will laugh in your face.

Have a nice day.
 






Still, I'm wondering more about the different companies and not about the products. It sounds like no one out there likes working for RC but I still haven't heard any complaints about Hill's. Oh, and by the way... I'm not so insecure that selling dog food would make me doubt my worth. I AM that hot chick that you wouldn't have the guts to talk to at your 10 yr high school reunion. lol!
 






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Still, I'm wondering more about the different companies and not about the products. It sounds like no one out there likes working for RC but I still haven't heard any complaints about Hill's. Oh, and by the way... I'm not so insecure that selling dog food would make me doubt my worth. I AM that hot chick that you wouldn't have the guts to talk to at your 10 yr high school reunion. lol!
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Wouldn't talk to you. Would just laugh at you.
 






Ok, first of all, very few people have worked for both companies so you're probably not going to get anyone who can give you any true insight into hills vs RC as a company to work for.

As far as product lines go and what (I would imagine) obstacles you will face on the sales end:

As a Hill's rep, you are the industry standard. Nearly every practice will sell your product. Not really much innovative with your product line. Market share is declining for you as RC steals business and clients generally are moving away from prescription pet foods. You're largest challenge is simply to keep from losing business.

As an RC Rep, you have the more expensive product and while innovative, many doctors don't believe the hype with many of the products. You're biggest challenge is convincing Ictors your more expensive product is actually superior and getting them to change how they've been dealing with pet food their whole career.

Listen, most vets don't sell. They didn't get into animal health to sell to clients so many simpy aren't very good at it. So the job (regardless of company) is frustrating and not as easy to "move the needle" as you might think. You are relying on these doctors to sell your product for you and many don't give a shit about pet food, especially those that have no vested interest in the bottom line for the clinic.

So, good luck in whatever you decide. I feel you add what I've said here along with the micro management style at RC and you get people being vocal on these boards. Maybe Hills is better on the company end but the job is still as shitty, I assure you.
 






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