Companion Animal Territory Manager South Central, NY
Merck · Rahway, NJ +5 more
CommercialFull-time$79k–$125kCompany career page
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Role summary
Merck's Companion Animal Territory Manager sells animal health products to veterinary clinics and shelter facilities in South Central New York. The role involves direct customer engagement, territory management, and driving sales growth through consultative solutions aligned with customer needs.
What they're looking for
- High school diploma plus 5+ years relevant work experience (sales, distribution, marketing, military, veterinary, or pharmaceutical)
- Bachelor's degree with 0-3 years sales experience
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with demonstrated sales success
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and iPad
- Ability to manage multiple customer accounts independently and travel overnight
- Understanding of customer needs and ability to identify business opportunities
- Animal health industry experience or knowledge of biological and pharmaceutical products preferred
What you'll be doing
- Engage face-to-face with veterinary clinics, shelters, and corporate accounts to identify needs and present product solutions
- Develop and execute territory and account strategies to drive sales growth and customer satisfaction
- Analyze monthly sales results, manage expenses within budget, and report on territory performance
- Collaborate with national account managers and distribution partners to support key accounts and corporate-owned clinics
- Stay current on animal health products, industry trends, and competitor landscape to inform customer discussions
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