Inside Sales Account Representative – Companion Animal – (Pacific Time Zone)
Merck, Rahway, New Jersey, us, 07065
Job Description
Overview This position will cover accounts within the Pacific time zones. Applicants must reside in the Pacific or Mountain time zones with Pacific time zone preferred. Our Account Representatives interact with our customers virtually, understand their needs, and consult to offer the right solutions within our Canine and Feline product portfolios. We work collaboratively as a team and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.
This position is responsible for working with accounts in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company\'s Animal Health division products, supporting pull-through activities relative to the customer strategy, and ensuring that our Company\'s Animal Health division is viewed as bringing value and technical innovations aligned to our strategic focus — The Science of Healthier Animals. In addition, the Account Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company\'s Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.
Essential Accountabilities
Demonstrates an ability to quickly connect and build rapport.
Ability to thrive in a digital environment using MS Office, MS Teams, Outlook and Salesforce.
Primary point of contact for assigned customers, connect with key personnel/decision makers to understand practice structure, business model, key influencers (Owner/Practice Manager/Key Tech/Associate Vet/Front office staff), customer needs and identifies business opportunities.
Develop customer strategy — outlining strategy for interactions/relationship, solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customer resulting in sales opportunities and account sales growth of Animal Health products and services.
Develop territory and specific account plans for all key customers. Partners with National Account Managers, Corporate Account Team, and Distribution Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.
Work collaboratively across all species teams to foster our Company\'s approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.
Share knowledge with other team members within the region to foster growth and development.
Analyze sales results on a monthly basis and manage expenses within budget guidelines.
Identify and select programs/services available within Animal Health\'s resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.
Work with leadership and Professional Services to develop and deliver relevant offerings that address desired customer needs.
Develop current understanding of Animal Health products, industry trends and competitor landscape.
Develop knowledge of omni-channel demand generation tools and how to leverage these tools to drive positive outcomes.
Articulate and communicate relevant customer, industry, product, and market trends appropriately through the organization.
Responsible for developing and meeting learning and development objectives agreed upon with leadership.
Scope And Context
This position is an individual contributor role.
Minimum Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated motivation and focus on achieving measurable, tangible results.
Commitment to collaboration as the normal mode of working and resolving problems.
Demonstrated understanding of the role\'s contribution to the business goals and willingness to adopt changes to current processes to meet customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to independently understand customers’ evolving needs and expectations and combine with knowledge of customers’ organization and culture to drive results.
Effectively demonstrate application of selling techniques and approaches.
Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple customers/accounts at different stages of the sales process, articulating the value of Animal Health products using approved resources.
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and manage a diverse mix of accounts independently within a territory, including some complex accounts, and to develop plans based on unique opportunities and customer needs.
Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
Ability to travel for sales meetings, trainings, and other business needs.
Preferred Skills/Abilities
Bachelor\'s Degree preferred.
Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health industry
Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.
Understanding or past experience working with distribution.
Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.
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Required Skills and Preferred Skills keywords are listed in the posting metadata and are not repeated here.
Legal and Logistics US And Puerto Rico Residents Only. Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application or hiring process upon request.
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 legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will work a Hybrid model (three days on-site per week, Monday–Thursday; Friday remote). This does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or remote-designated roles, or roles covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Salary: The salary range for this role is $65,100.00 - $102,500.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information is available at the company careers site.
Application: You can apply at the company careers site. The posting end date is indicated on the posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.
Relocation: No relocation. Travel requirements: 10%. Shift: 1st - Day. Hazardous Materials: n/a. Job Posting End Date: 02/1/2026.
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Overview This position will cover accounts within the Pacific time zones. Applicants must reside in the Pacific or Mountain time zones with Pacific time zone preferred. Our Account Representatives interact with our customers virtually, understand their needs, and consult to offer the right solutions within our Canine and Feline product portfolios. We work collaboratively as a team and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.
This position is responsible for working with accounts in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company\'s Animal Health division products, supporting pull-through activities relative to the customer strategy, and ensuring that our Company\'s Animal Health division is viewed as bringing value and technical innovations aligned to our strategic focus — The Science of Healthier Animals. In addition, the Account Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company\'s Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.
Essential Accountabilities
Demonstrates an ability to quickly connect and build rapport.
Ability to thrive in a digital environment using MS Office, MS Teams, Outlook and Salesforce.
Primary point of contact for assigned customers, connect with key personnel/decision makers to understand practice structure, business model, key influencers (Owner/Practice Manager/Key Tech/Associate Vet/Front office staff), customer needs and identifies business opportunities.
Develop customer strategy — outlining strategy for interactions/relationship, solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customer resulting in sales opportunities and account sales growth of Animal Health products and services.
Develop territory and specific account plans for all key customers. Partners with National Account Managers, Corporate Account Team, and Distribution Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.
Work collaboratively across all species teams to foster our Company\'s approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.
Share knowledge with other team members within the region to foster growth and development.
Analyze sales results on a monthly basis and manage expenses within budget guidelines.
Identify and select programs/services available within Animal Health\'s resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.
Work with leadership and Professional Services to develop and deliver relevant offerings that address desired customer needs.
Develop current understanding of Animal Health products, industry trends and competitor landscape.
Develop knowledge of omni-channel demand generation tools and how to leverage these tools to drive positive outcomes.
Articulate and communicate relevant customer, industry, product, and market trends appropriately through the organization.
Responsible for developing and meeting learning and development objectives agreed upon with leadership.
Scope And Context
This position is an individual contributor role.
Minimum Qualifications Required Skills/Abilities
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills.
Demonstrated motivation and focus on achieving measurable, tangible results.
Commitment to collaboration as the normal mode of working and resolving problems.
Demonstrated understanding of the role\'s contribution to the business goals and willingness to adopt changes to current processes to meet customer needs.
Demonstrated ability to independently understand customers’ evolving needs and expectations and combine with knowledge of customers’ organization and culture to drive results.
Effectively demonstrate application of selling techniques and approaches.
Must be able to simultaneously manage multiple customers/accounts at different stages of the sales process, articulating the value of Animal Health products using approved resources.
Demonstrated ability to identify, develop and manage a diverse mix of accounts independently within a territory, including some complex accounts, and to develop plans based on unique opportunities and customer needs.
Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.
Ability to work independently and also as part of a team.
Ability to travel for sales meetings, trainings, and other business needs.
Preferred Skills/Abilities
Bachelor\'s Degree preferred.
Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health industry
Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.
Understanding or past experience working with distribution.
Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.
#MSJR
Required Skills and Preferred Skills keywords are listed in the posting metadata and are not repeated here.
Legal and Logistics US And Puerto Rico Residents Only. Our company is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations during the application or hiring process upon request.
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 legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Hybrid Work Model: Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will work a Hybrid model (three days on-site per week, Monday–Thursday; Friday remote). This does not apply to field-based, facility-based, manufacturing-based, or remote-designated roles, or roles covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Salary: The salary range for this role is $65,100.00 - $102,500.00. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement (401(k)), paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. More information is available at the company careers site.
Application: You can apply at the company careers site. The posting end date is indicated on the posting.
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative.
Relocation: No relocation. Travel requirements: 10%. Shift: 1st - Day. Hazardous Materials: n/a. Job Posting End Date: 02/1/2026.
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