Associate Field Manager

MSD; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD invites applications for a veterinary sales role in the Companion animal products and vaccines segment. You will drive demand by engaging veterinarians, grow sales through effective account management, and coordinate with retailers, distributors and NGOs to expand market reach.

Ideal candidates hold a veterinary or science degree with 2+ years in the companion animal market. You will cover a defined territory in Maharashtra, India, and report to the sales leadership while maintaining ethical

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Veterinary Sciences or Science.
• 2+ years in Companion animal market.
• Strong knowledge of companion animal medicine and vaccines.
• Familiar with animal health sales processes and geography.

Responsibilities

• Generate demand for products by engaging veterinarians and canine practitioners.
• Sell products using selling skills and demand generation.
• Coordinate between retailers and distributors for smooth operations.
• Monitor secondary sales to minimize product expiry.
• Liaise with veterinary colleges and institutions to build relationships.
• Develop rapport with NGOs to boost business volumes.
• Manage outstanding recoveries related to products in territory.
• Ensure compliance with business principles and ethics.
• Maintain sales growth in assigned territories.
• Meet annual sales targets and follow up with customers and distributors.
• Drive growth of companion animal products to position MSD as best in territory.

Skills

Account Management

Adaptability

Animal Health Care

Data Analysis

Lead Generation

Market Analytics

Product Knowledge

Sales Forecasting

Sales Pipeline Management

Sales Reporting

Sales Strategy Development

Technical Knowledge

Technical Product Sales

Veterinary Sciences

Education

Graduate degree, Veterinary Sciences or Science

Job description

Summary

Job Description

This role requires to be at the forefront of driving demand and sales for our innovative Companion animal products and Vaccines, ensuring the well-being of animals and advancing veterinary science, with knowledge, skill and readiness to contribute to a dynamic team.

Responsibilities

• Generate demand for products through engagement with veterinarians/canine practitioners.
• Sell products by utilizing selling skills and demand generation.
• Coordinate effectively between retailers and distributors to ensure smooth operations.
• Minimize product expiry through regular secondary sales monitoring.
• Liaise with veterinary colleges and institutions to foster relationships and drive business.
• Develop strong rapport with NGOs to enhance business volumes.
• Manage outstanding recoveries related to companion animal products within the assigned territory.
• Ensure compliance with business principles and ethical standards.
• Maintain sales growth for companion animal products in assigned territories.
• Achieve annual sales targets and conduct regular follow-ups with customers such as veterinarians/canine practitioners , distributors, retailers, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive the growth and expansion of companion animal products to position our company as Best Animal Health company in the territory amidst increasing competition.
• Attain desired growth metrics as per the traffic light model.

Qualifications

Required

• A graduate degree, preferably in Veterinary Sciences or Science.
• 2 or more years of relevant experience in Companion animal market.
• Sound technical knowledge of Companion animal medicine and Vaccines .
• Familiarity with the animal health sales process and related scientific knowledge.
• Awareness of the geography of the territory.

Required Skills

Account Management, Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Data Analysis, Inbound Phone Sales, Lead Generation, Market Analytics, Product Knowledge, Sales Forecasting, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Technical Knowledge, Technical Product Sales, Veterinary Sciences

Employee Status

Regular

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Job Posting End Date

10/30/2026

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Requisition ID

R416890