Job Description
We are recruiting a field based POM-V Account Manager to join our Ruminant team covering the North West England and North Wales Region. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract for maternity cover.

With over a century of experience, we have been developing medicines and vaccines for some of the world's most challenging diseases. As a leading global pharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to advancing health solutions and improving the prevention and treatment of diseases for people and animals worldwide.

In this field-based role, you will be responsible for the sales and market development of our ruminant portfolio within the North West and North Wales territory.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase market share and stimulate market growth for the ruminant portfolio
• Collaborate with veterinary practices and agricultural trade businesses to drive business growth and establish strong partnerships
• Identify and target key accounts, cultivating relationships and driving business development within these designated accounts
• Achieve regional sales targets within budget and in alignment with the overall business unit strategy

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the veterinary and agricultural sectors, specifically the ruminant Animal Health industry. Alternatively, experience in the human pharma or medical devices sectors would be considered
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of individuals, including veterinarians, trade customers, and farmers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships, and the persistence to drive results

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and humans alike, and possess the qualifications and attributes described above, we would love to hear from you.

Required Skills:
Account Management, Industry Knowledge, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Sales Goal Achievement, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy Development, Technical Product Sales

Travel Requirements: 100%

Valid Driving License: Yes

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.