Job Description

Our Company are recruiting a field based Account Manager to join our Ruminant team covering South Scotland and North East England.

With over a century of experience, we have been inventing for life, 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.

This role will:

Be responsible for the sales and market development of the ruminant portfolio within territory

Work with veterinary practices and agricultural trade businesses to increase market share and stimulate market growth for  the ruminant portfolioDevelop business within specified accounts, including designated Key AccountsAchieve agreed regional sales targets, within budget and in accordance with the overall business unit strategy

Qualifications:

Knowledge of the veterinary and agricultural sectors and ruminant Animal Health industry. Alternatively, experience in the human pharma or medical devices sectorsSound interpersonal skills for dealing with a wide range of people (primarily vets, trade customers and farmers) in a variety of situationsAbility to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly and succinctlyExcellent interpersonal skillsQuick to learn and adaptPassion and persistence

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.

Apply now and be part of our mission to invent for life and advance health solutions!

Closing date for applications: 13th August 2025

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Account Management, Adaptability, Business, Inbound Phone Sales, Industry Knowledge, Interpersonal Relationships, Lead Generation, Management Process, Market Analysis, National Accounts Management, Product Knowledge, Sales Forecasting, Sales Goal Achievement, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Training, Senior Program Management, Technical Product Sales, Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

08/13/2025

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Requisition ID:R357847