Ruminant Account Manager - South Cumbria/Yorkshire - 9 month Fixed Term Contract

Merck Gruppe - MSD Sharp & Dohme; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company is seeking an Account Manager to join their Ruminant team in the United Kingdom. The role involves sales and market development within the veterinary and agricultural sectors, with responsibilities including increasing market share and achieving sales targets. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and a background in veterinary knowledge or human pharma. Join us on our mission to improve health solutions for animals and humans alike.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the veterinary and agricultural sectors.
• Sound interpersonal skills for dealing with a wide range of people.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales and market development of the ruminant portfolio.
• Work with veterinary practices to increase market share.
• Achieve regional sales targets in accordance with business strategy.

Skills

Account Management

Adaptability

Customer Service Management

Sales Strategy Development

Market Analysis

Job description

Job Description

Our Company are recruiting a field based Account Manager to join our Ruminant team covering South Cumbria/Yorkshire.

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 portfolio
• Develop business within specified accounts, including designated Key Accounts
• Achieve 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 sectors
• Sound interpersonal skills for dealing with a wide range of people (primarily vets, trade customers and farmers) in a variety of situations
• Ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly and succinctly
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Quick to learn and adapt
• Passion 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!

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Employee Status:

Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Account Management, Adaptability, Channel Partner Management, Consumer Relations, Customer Experience Design, Customer Experience Management, Customer Service, Customer Service Management, Customer Value Management, Lead Generation, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Revenue Maximization, Sales Forecasting, Sales Negotiations, Sales Process Management, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Sales Training, Swine Production, Veterinary Medicine

Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

09/9/2025

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Requisition ID:R362050