Ruminant Senior Account Manager - North West and North Wales - 12 month FTC

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 Preferred Skills: Current Employees apply HERE Current Contingent Workers apply HERE Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully 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. Employee Status: Project Temps (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: 100% Flexible Work Arrangements: Remote Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: Yes Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 06/4/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.