Vendor Account Manager - Core Equipment
About the job
- A Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a similar discipline.
- Three years of experience; the required area of experience is not specified in the posting.
- Proven successful account management and customer service skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Coordinate vendor programs, including print and digital advertising, targeted marketing activities, and field sales activities and programs.
- Develop marketing collateral and implement sales tools and programs.
- Process new product information and pricing changes while maintaining collaborative relationships with assigned vendors.
- Serve as the main marketing contact and vendor liaison for assigned vendors.
- Coordinate promotion plan development with vendors and implement plans internally to grow existing and new customer sales.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including marketing strategy, legal, regulatory, purchasing and sourcing, business intelligence, and the in-house agency, to execute vendor plans and deliver sales of existing and new products and brands.
- Obtain marketing assets from assigned vendors to meet internal production timelines and manage internal workflows for timely project implementation and deadline adherence.
- Work with product specialists and category marketing teams to develop marketing priorities within vendor product portfolios and communicate priorities, key benefits, and unique properties.
- Identify new promotional opportunities, pitch new digital strategies, and assist with process improvement projects.
- Identify sources of new content and best practices for managing data and assets for digital programs, develop organizational and vendor knowledge of digital expertise, and further develop dashboard reporting for consumer engagement and campaign success.
- Communicate campaign successes and failures and develop recommendations for future campaigns.
- Coordinate optimized content syndication through digital platforms.
- Ensure advertisements meet objectives set by leadership, digital teams, and vendor partners.
- Work with creative services to produce accurate promotional materials.
- Assist with proof-of-performance methodology for integrated campaigns.
- Perform other assigned duties and comply with all policies and standards.
- Interactive marketing experience.
- Experience working within cross-functional teams.
- Strategic omni-channel promotion development experience.
About the company
Patterson is a health-care distributor that provides dental and animal health products to professionals in North America and the UK. It sources products from manufacturers, stores them in its network, and ships them to dental and veterinary clinics, hospitals, and distributors with a focus on timely delivery. The company differentiates itself through its long history since 1877, its expansion from dental into animal health, and its large multi-market distribution network. Its goal is to be a dependable partner for dental and animal health professionals by offering a broad selection of high-quality products and efficient distribution.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Founded
1877
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 7, 2026, Patrik Eriksson became Dental president, sharpening execution.
- April 23, 2026, Anish Patankar took dental software, expanding ARR ambitions.
- An August 2026 e-commerce director posting signals continued digital revenue investment.
What critics are saying
- Henry Schein and Benco pressure Patterson Dental on price, service, and software.
- Patient Square's buyout raises leverage, constraining investment if dental demand softens.
- The 2025 merger lawsuits exposed disclosure risk; future exits face litigation scrutiny.
What makes Patterson unique
- Patterson pairs dental distribution with animal health and practice software.
- Robert Rajalingam's team runs both equipment service and national logistics.
- Its 2026 hires center on digital, CIO, and dental software leadership.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance
Professional Development Budget
Mental Health Support
Growth & Insights and Company News
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Patterson Companies has appointed Wasi Ahmed as chief information officer, effective 17 August 2026. Ahmed will report to chief executive officer Robert Rajalingam and join the executive leadership team. Ahmed brings over 30 years of technology leadership experience across distribution, manufacturing, software, and consumer products. Most recently, he served as chief technical and chief information officer at Foundation Building Materials, where he led SAP modernisation, cloud transformation, and cybersecurity initiatives. He also oversaw integration of more than 70 acquisitions for a business generating over $7 billion in revenue. As CIO, Ahmed will lead Patterson's enterprise technology strategy, focusing on SAP modernisation, cybersecurity enhancement, and expanding AI and analytics capabilities.
Patterson announces senior vice president of dental software. April 23, 2026 (ST. PAUL, Minn.) - Patterson Companies has announced the appointment of Anish Patankar as Patterson's new senior vice president and general manager of dental software. Patankar brings over 20 years of experience building and scaling enterprise healthcare software businesses, with a proven record of driving profitable growth, ARR expansion and customer retention across large installed bases. Patankar will report to Dental President Patrik Eriksson and will lead Patterson's software strategy in all key functions. Patankar was most recently the SVP and GM of Oncology Solutions where he was responsible for a $330M+ global software portfolio supporting oncology care devices and delivery across thousands of hospitals. Prior to that, he served as a software solutions provider, founding and scaling new SaaS and informatics product lines to radiology departments and clinics globally. "As we overhaul and invest more deeply in our software strategy, Anish's skill set is a perfect fit for the direction we are heading," said Patrik Eriksson, dental president. "By unifying all software functions, we are positioning ourselves to operate more cohesively and we are thrilled for Anish to be the leader of this change." Ready to start his new role, Patankar said, "I'm excited to bring my previous experiences and expertise to a forward-thinking company like Patterson. I'm ready to dive in and start the work on Patterson's software strategy." Anish Patankar Biography Anish has an MS degree in computer science and engineering from the State University of New York and an MBA from the University of California. He currently lives in the San Francisco Bay area of California. Outside of work, Anish enjoys reading, playing badminton and hiking with his kids.
Patterson Companies appoints Gregg Kunes as Chief Digital Officer. * March 27, 2026 Patterson Chief Digital Officer Gregg Kunes has officially joined Patterson Companies to lead its digital transformation strategy. The company confirmed these leadership moves to strengthen innovation and accelerate growth. The Patterson Companies have announced the appointment of a new Chief Digital Officer, namely Gregg Kunes. The company seeks to improve its digital skills as well as increase its technology-based activities. Furthermore, the appointment shows the company's continued commitment to digital transformation and modernization. The new Chief Digital Officer will directly report to the company's Chief Executive Officer, namely Robert Rajalingam. He will also oversee the company's overall digital strategy as well as its execution. The new Chief Digital Officer has more than 20 years of experience in digital transformation as well as global operations. He was previously the head of global digital commerce at Thermo Fisher Scientific. There, he led digital channel development across 12 business units. Furthermore, he executed one of the industry's largest global software transformations. Before that, Kunes worked at Amazon as a division leader. He successfully built and managed a digital games and software portfolio from the ground up. Therefore, his experience spans both e-commerce and enterprise digital ecosystems. "We are thrilled to have Gregg join the team at Patterson. Gregg's previous success in delivering innovative and scalable solutions made him the right fit for the role," said Robert Rajalingam, chief executive officer."Patterson is investing in our ongoing digital transformation, and with Gregg now leading that effort, we feel optimistic and excited for this next chapter in the company." Looking forward to his new role, Kunes said, "I'm immensely grateful to join a company like Patterson that is rooted in strong values and committed to the success of their customers. My focus will be on finding ways we can move faster and work smarter to deliver world-class customer experiences in our markets. Digital transformation will be at the core of how we approach making our customers successful." Gregg Kunes background and leadership experience. Gregg Kunes originally comes from Ohio. He earned a master's degree in business from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business. In addition, he holds a BSE double major in business and chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. Currently, Kunes lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Outside work, he actively spends time with his family and coaches youth sports. He also enjoys playing golf and fishing. Moreover, Kunes contributes to social causes through his board role at Autism Speaks in Pittsburgh. He has also developed AI-based solution tools to support children and families dealing with autism. For more stories on technology leaders shaping the future of enterprise solutions, visit its CXO Insiders.
Patterson Companies has appointed Gregg Kunes as chief digital officer to lead the company's digital strategy. Kunes brings over 20 years of experience, most recently serving as head of global digital commerce at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where he led digital channel optimisation across 12 business units and executed the industry's largest global software transformation. Kunes previously worked at Amazon, where he built and led a digital games and software portfolio. He holds a master's degree in business from The Ohio State University's Fisher College of Business and a BSE in business and chemical engineering from the University of Cincinnati. The appointment reflects Patterson's commitment to digital transformation as the company seeks to enhance customer experiences across its dental and animal health distribution business in North America and the UK.