2027 Future Talent Program – Companion Animal Sales – Intern

MSD; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Rahway, NJ offers a 12-week Future Talent Program internship in Companion Animal Sales. This field-based role supports regional sales strategies, works with veterinary clinics, and provides hands-on experience in the companion animal market.

You will assist with face-to-face calls, literature orders, and administrative tasks to drive regional sales. The program requires enrolled bachelor’s students, with at least two years of coursework by May 2027, and willingness to travel up to 50%

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program by May 2027.
• Completed at least two years of college coursework by May 2027.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% during summer 2027.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Support regional sales initiatives and coordinate sales support activities.
• Handle literature orders and administrative tasks to drive regional sales.
• Interact with veterinary clinics to gain sales experience.
• Travel up to 50% to client sites during summer.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

iPad

Travel up to 50%

Time management

Independent worker

Driving license

Education

Undergraduate student

2+ years college coursework

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

iPad

Job description

Job Description

Job Description 2027 Future Talent Program – Companion Animal Sales Intern The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities in our Animal Health division can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term career goals. The Companion Animal Summer Intern will be a field-based position. Location assignment is to be determined. The intern will serve as an ambassador for some of our leading parasiticide products and new technologies in the companion animal market. This position will be a field-based sales role working closely with our sales and sales management teams. The intern will provide added value to our Company's customers in companion animal veterinary clinics. The intern will interact with customers to gain firsthand sales experience. The job scope and primary focus for this position is to actively support the sales strategy across the region and territory via coordination and execution of sales support activities including: Face to Face calls, literature orders, and other administrative tasks to drive sales in the region. As a sales intern in our Animal Health Division, you will be required to rent a car. Candidates must be 20 years of age or older at the start of the internship to meet the necessary criteria to obtain a rental car agreement through our rental car provider. Applications for this position will be reviewed by mid-November.

Required Education and Experience

• Candidates must be enrolled in any bachelor’s degree program


• Completed at least 2 years of college course work by May 2027

Required Skills/Experience

• Candidate must be available May 24th – August 6th, 2027


• Candidate must be able to Travel up to 50% and reside in the agreed upon city during summer 2027


• Candidates must have excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills


• Candidates must have computer skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad


• Candidates must have 20 years of age or older at the start of the internship to meet the necessary criteria to obtain a rental car agreement through our rental car provider


• Candidate must be organized, manage their time, be able to adapt to a changing environment, and work independently


• Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company

Salary range

The salary range for this role is $39,908 - $111,111 FTP2027 AH2027

Employment Details

• Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)


• Relocation: No relocation


• VISA Sponsorship: No


• Travel Requirements: 25%


• Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable


• Shift: Not Indicated


• Valid Driving License: Yes


• Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date

11/20/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only: Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit: EEOC Know Your Rights EEOC GINA Supplement We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Company Description

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.