Ruminant Senior Account Manager - North West and North Wales - 12 month FTC

June 11, 2026

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Job DescriptionWe are recruiting a field based POM-V Account Manager to join our Ruminant team covering the North West England and North Wales Region. This position is a 12 month fixed term contract for maternity cover.With over a century of experience, we have been 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.In this field-based role, you will be responsible for the sales and market development of our ruminant portfolio within the North West and North Wales territory.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and execute sales strategies to increase market share and stimulate market growth for the ruminant portfolio</li><li>Collaborate with veterinary practices and agricultural trade businesses to drive business growth and establish strong partnerships</li><li>Identify and target key accounts, cultivating relationships and driving business development within these designated accounts</li><li>Achieve regional sales targets within budget and in alignment with the overall business unit strategy</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Knowledge of the veterinary and agricultural sectors, specifically the ruminant Animal Health industry. Alternatively, experience in the human pharma or medical devices sectors would be considered</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a diverse range of individuals, including veterinarians, trade customers, and farmers</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely</li><li>Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships, and the persistence to drive results</li></ul>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.Required Skills: Account Management, Industry Knowledge, Market Analysis, Product Knowledge, Sales Goal Achievement, Sales Presentations, Sales Strategy Development, Technical Product SalesPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>Current Contingent Workers apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>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: Project Temps (Fixed Term)Relocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:100%Flexible Work Arrangements:RemoteShift:Not IndicatedValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:06/23/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

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