Ruminant Account Manager - South Scotland & North East England

MSD; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a field-based Account Manager to join the Ruminant team in South Scotland and North East England. This role involves managing the sales and market development of their ruminant portfolio. Candidates should have experience in veterinary or agricultural sectors and possess strong interpersonal skills. Apply now to be part of a mission to improve health solutions globally.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the ruminant Animal Health industry or human pharma/medical devices.
• Ability to deal with a range of people in various situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for sales and market development of ruminant portfolio.
• Work with veterinary practices and agricultural businesses.
• Achieve regional sales targets in accordance with business strategy.

Skills

Knowledge of veterinary and agricultural sectors

Sound interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Excellent interpersonal skills

Quick to learn and adapt

Passion and persistence

Job description

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.

Th is 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!

Closing date for applications: 13th August 2025

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Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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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

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Job Posting End Date:

08/13/2025

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