Technical Sales Specialist (Livestock + Aquaculture)

MSD; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Animal Health organization is seeking a Technical Sales Specialist in Malaysia to drive sales growth for poultry and aquaculture products. The ideal candidate will engage with farm producers, achieve sales targets, and provide product training. A Bachelor's degree in veterinary medicine and at least 3 years of experience in the animal health industry are required. Proficiency in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia, along with strong interpersonal skills, will be essential for success in this role. The position involves significant travel across assigned territories.

Benefits

Join a high-performing team

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in poultry/aquaculture farming or animal health pharmaceutical.
• Proficiency in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia is compulsory.
• Self-driven with sales expertise and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth by selling and positioning company products.
• Achieve sales targets through effective marketing strategies.
• Expand customer base by maintaining existing and recruiting new clients.

Skills

Adaptability

Animal Care

Animal Handling

Aquatic Ecology

Business Decisions

Client Side Scripting

Communication

Data Analysis

Data Integrity

Marketing

Preventive Maintenance

Product Sales Training

Revenue Growth

Sales Operations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary medicine

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Technical Sales Specialist (Livestock + Aquaculture)

Technical Sales Specialist, Poultry and Aquaculture

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Be part of a Global Animal Health organization
• Be part of a high-performing team to drive strong results for the business and significant impact for customers

JOB BRIEF

We are looking for a dynamic candidate who can thrive in a fast-paced business environment. The candidate will act as the key link between our company and farm producers, and you will aim at achieving sales targets while delivering value to producers. The objective for a technical sales specialist is to increase the visibility and awareness of our company’s pharmaceutical and biological products among poultry and aquaculture producers, being their trusted partner and maximizing business growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Drove revenue growth by actively selling and positioning company products and services to meet the specific needs of clients within assigned Malaysian territories.
• Consistently achieved sales targets through the effective execution of territory-specific marketing strategies and sales action plans.
• Expanded customer base by ensuring existing key account customers are effectively maintained and recruiting new key account customers.
• Enhanced customer proficiency and adoption by developing and conducting targeted in-house product training sessions.
• Contributed to team strategy by regularly attending and participating in sales meetings, training programs, and industry conferences.
• Ensured data integrity by meticulously creating and maintaining customer profiles, marketing plans, and accurate rolling sales forecasts.
• Informed strategic decisions by analyzing market data and competitor activities to uncover and exploit key competitive advantages.
• Provided critical project support to management on high-priority tasks, such as managing pre-launch activities and product launch campaigns.
• Provision of assistance to technical team in running field outcome research or science-based trial, including site selection, protocol adherence, sample/data collection, and timeline coordination.
• Managed administrative workflow by submitting timely and accurate sales reports and necessary documentation.
• Demonstrated high mobility through extensive scheduled and unscheduled travel across regions to engage leads and secure sales opportunities.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in veterinary medicine; preferably at least 3 years of experience in poultry/aquaculture farming or animal health pharmaceutical.
• Proficiency in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia is compulsory.
• Self-driven and motivated to deliver the sales target with adaptability & agility to the new environment.
• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Sales expertise and relationship management.
• Negotiation and presentation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Join a global organization that prides itself on high integrity, ethics, and quality.
• Work along with a collaborative team.
• Opportunity to develop and broaden your selling experience in poultry and aquaculture Biopharmaceutical within a truly global organization.

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well‑being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolios of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Required Skills

• Adaptability
• Animal Care
• Animal Handling
• Aquatic Ecology
• Business Decisions
• Client Side Scripting
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Data Collection Methods
• Data Integrity
• Healthcare Innovation
• Inquiry Handling
• Marketing
• Marketing Strategies
• Order Processing
• Preventive Maintenance
• Product Knowledge
• Product Sales Training
• Quote to Cash
• Remote Support
• Report Preparation
• Revenue Growth
• Sales Data Management
• Sales Operations
• Additional skills (estimated +5)

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

Regular

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Remote

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

12/27/2025

Requisition ID

R373406

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