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Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Regional Sales Manager - North/West, Livestock Technology

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Requires 5 to 8 years of demonstrable professional experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in customer success, sales, account management, or a comparable function.
  • Requires enthusiasm for agriculture and technology and a sound understanding of dairy farming, including reproduction, animal health, feeding, and milk quality.
  • Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or comparable professional experience.
  • Requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, fluent German, and good English.
  • Requires technical understanding and the ability to understand and communicate complex products and systems.
  • Requires sound knowledge of animal-health technologies or comparable technical, product-related, and market expertise; experience in the dairy market is advantageous.
  • Requires a strong market-share orientation and focus on potential and growth opportunities.
  • Requires knowledge of territory and business management.
  • Requires leadership experience and the ability to build and develop high-performing teams.
  • Requires strong written and oral communication, presentation skills, and analytical thinking.
  • Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Requires a valid driver's license.
  • Requires willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays, approximately 50% of the time.
  • Requires residence in the sales region or willingness to relocate there.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive regional business plan to ensure consistent product and program implementation and achieve sales targets.
  • Integrate effective lead-generation strategies into regional business plans to advance business development in line with financial objectives.
  • Ensure professional account management to exceed customer expectations, achieve a high Net Promoter Score, and maintain high customer satisfaction.
  • Directly influence business-unit performance through leadership and management capabilities.
  • Manage regional sales talent, including recruiting, retaining, and motivating employees.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the sales team and foster a high-performing, collaborative team culture.
  • Conduct formal and informal performance reviews and provide continuous feedback and recognition.
  • Handle conflict situations constructively.
  • Communicate purposefully and effectively to ensure consistent messaging and clear leadership within the region.
  • Develop new ideas and approaches to grow the business and solve problems beyond the regional level.
  • Collaborate closely with other regional teams, Technology Support, and BioPharma teams.
  • Build strong networks within the EURAM region and exchange knowledge with international peers to promote best practices and continuous development.
  • Build and maintain sustainable relationships with relevant sales partners and distributors to promote the product portfolio.

Desired Qualifications

  • Practical experience in dairy farming or direct sales to farmers is desirable.
  • English language and leadership are listed as preferred skills.

About the Company

Merck

Makes medicines, vaccines and animal treatments

Merck develops prescription medicines, vaccines and veterinary treatments for patients, health systems and animal owners worldwide. Its vaccine portfolio includes Gardasil 9, which helps prevent cancers and other diseases caused by several types of human papillomavirus. The company takes potential treatments through laboratory research and clinical trials, then manufactures and sells approved products to drug distributors, hospitals, physicians and governments. Its animal health division sells medicines and vaccines to veterinarians, farmers and pet owners, while selected drug partnerships also earn shared profits or royalties. Founded in 1891, Merck is headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Rahway, NJ
Founded
1891

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