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Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Our Manufacturing Operations teams are the people that make our products. We work in the manufacturing plants with a -Safety First, Quality Always- mindset striving for continuous improvement. We work in the local plant connected to our global manufacturing network to ensure the highest quality of raw materials, intermediates and finished products.

This position will help execute multiple improvement initiatives for the Elkhorn Site included but not limited to Safety performance and coaching, identifying, leading and supporting continuous improvement projects within manufacturing and serving as the lead or coach for deployment and sustainment of Production Systems standards (i.e 5S, Tiers, Leader Standard Work, Value Stream Maps, etc.).

Responsibilities

Employee Development & Leadership

• Models Company leadership principles and inclusive behaviors

• Provides coaching and supports skills development and process capabilities within the team

• Provides appropriate task-based training

• Continue to develop yourself in lean, inclusion, and change management. With this knowledge, you develop colleagues at all levels in the organization by leading by example during improvement initiatives and coaching sponsors and stakeholders.

Safety Compliance

• Demonstrates a strong compliance mind-set (EHS and Quality) and continuously sets a high standard for themselves and others

• Follows safe operating procedures for all tasks and equipment

• Ensures the right tools and equipment specified for the task are available and utilized

• Ensures the correct personal protective equipment required is available and utilized

• Follows up on any reported defects or workplace hazards immediately

• Reports all accidents, incidents and near misses within 24 hours and participates in investigation and identification of effective corrective and preventative actions

• Participate in safety PHA or MOC process (Management of Change) for the team

Quality Compliance

• Change Manager and Stakeholder for change management activities within Production.

• Supports the update, review and approval of GMP documentation including, but not limited to: SOP's | SPP's | Qualification Protocols | New product/product transfer documentation

• Hands-on support for operational problems and cross-functional investigations by conducting thorough scientific problem-solving techniques.

Productivity and Financial

• Initiate and implement improvement projects using Lean improvement tools (Standardization, 5S, Poke Yoke, Kaizens, Value Stream Mapping, Visual Management, etc.) to create flow and work smarter to improve performance, safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

• Build and maintain strong collaborations with different stakeholders throughout the Site such as Operations, BTS, Engineering, Quality and R&D

• Facilitate project teams and provide training.

• Supports the Manufacturing Operations Teams in creating a culture of continuous improvement and leads by example

• Represents Manufacturing Operations in the execution of the project portfolio and improvement initiatives

• Supports initiatives for stabilizing and improving production processes

• Assures effective application of Lean Six Sigma, Project Management and Change Management Tools

• Supports Manufacturing Operations key productivity metrics by investigating and solving operations issues with appropriate techniques and skills

• Contributing to a data driven decision making process and visualizing problems, progress and results

• Recognizes and investigates opportunities for financial savings

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience and Skills:

• 3-5 years of demonstrable work experience with continuous improvement in the following fields: biopharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or quality. Military service, coursework, and degrees may be considered in place of experience.

• Experience in facilitating project teams or project management.

• Result-oriented and able to manage many different tasks and projects.

• Experience and insight into working with data, making trends visible, and performing data analysis.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project)

• Team player with a "go-to-the-gemba" attitude, analytical & eager to learn.

• Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, animal science, biology, engineering, or a relevant field.

• Project Management Certification

• Formal training in Lean

#MSJR

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

exposure to basic lab materials

Job Posting End Date:

10/10/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/10/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R314575

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

#MSJR

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

The Account Executive (Strategic Account Manager) is responsible for driving revenue through strategic sales execution and key account planning. The Strategic Account Manager (SAM) will provide an understanding of customer goals, pain points, and needs to develop joint business plans while building long-term trusted relationships with customer leadership, managing strategic accounts with the greatest complexity, and engaging with customers before, during, and after the contracting process.

The SAM will execute strategic pricing plans for contracts, collaborate on approaches for key customers, and ensure compliance and performance to agreements. The position also involves coordinating the involvement of company personnel to meet key account performance objectives and aligning with go-to-market strategies from all areas responsible for demand creation.

Responsibilities Includes:

• Execute strategic pricing plan for contracts, incentive packages and other agreement elements

• Collaborate on the approach for major customers and execute the defined process

• Use financial tools and ensure compliance/performance to the agreements

• Communicate and action the sales opportunity created by the contracts at the centralized level, as well as to our field sales team

• Increase share of wallet, revenue and profitability

• Coordinate the involvement of company personnel, including support, service, and management resources, to meet key account performance objectives

• Align with go-to-market strategies from all category/functional areas responsible for demand creation

• Serve as resident expert for key value-generators for customer groups

• Work with strategic account activation leads (SAALs) to rollout initiatives at the regional and hospital level

• Share best practices and client trends with internal and field based team members

• Maintain an understanding of external factors and emerging trends impacting customers

• Design and collaborate on a marketing plans to drive growth

• Lead presentations, project kickoff meetings and execute promotions

Background & Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (technical or business degree)

• MBA preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of both sales and marketing experience; preferably within the Animal Health landscape

• Must have at least 5 years of account management experience at the national and/or global level

• Managed a customer generating $10M of annual revenue

• Demonstrated negotiation abilities and share of wallet outcomes with key accounts

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including highly effective presentation skills

• Must have knowledge of companion animal markets

• Business minded acumen with science and technical balance

• Strong veterinary medical acumen

• Strong communication, influence, and collaboration skills

• Strategic capability to successfully plan, source and manage portfolio of products at various lifecycle phases

• Balanced ability to collaborate and influence across multiple internal and external stakeholders

• Demonstrated technology proficiency including Customer Relationship Management software and web applications

• Skilled at developing strong networks and relationships across functions and other organizational boundaries

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

#EBRG

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separation package, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

Current Employees apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld)

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE (https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld)

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. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

EEOC GINA Supplement

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$149,400.00 - $235,100.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

50%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

Yes

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Job Posting End Date:

10/5/2024

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Job Posting End Date: 10/05/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R313994

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: St. Louis, IL Territory Manager - Companion Animal

Summary of the Job:

Our Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in field sales teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.

This position is responsible for working in their respective territory to understand and identify veterinary clinic, shelter facility, and corporate account customer needs, by selling our Company's Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal product portfolio, 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 Territory Representative demonstrates an understanding of the resources available across our Company's Animal Health division and our Distribution Partners.

This role will cover the St. Louis, IL territory. It is required that our sales employees reside in the territory in which they support.

Essential Accountabilities:

• Communicates about our company's Animal Health's product portfolio in a way that's meaningful and relevant to each individual customer; customizes discussions and interactions based on understanding of customer's needs.

• Primary point of contact for assigned customers, meet 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 solutions, partner involvement and potential offerings for customers 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 Field Partners to maintain strong focus on key accounts and corporate owned clinics to drive occupancy and sales growth.

• Work collaboratively to foster a 'One Company' approach to foster our Company's approach to enhance knowledge of the entire Animal Health product portfolio.

• Shares with other team members within the region to foster growth and development within the team.

• Analyze monthly sales results and manage expenses within budget guidelines.

• Identifies and selects programs/services available within Animal Health's available resources to address customer needs and provide education & training opportunities to accounts.

• Works with leadership and Field 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.

• Articulates and communicates 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.

Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to

• Shape our Future

• Unlock Potential

• Deliver Impact

Enterprise Leadership Skills

• Entrepreneurship

• Business Savviness

• Strategic Planning

• Decision Making

• Talent Growth

• Emotional Intelligence

• Networking & Partnerships

• Coaching & Development

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

• Influence

• Execution Excellence

• Change Catalyst

• Ownership & Accountability

• Innovation

• Motivation & Inspiration

Ways of Working

• Win As One Team

• Focus On What Matters

• Act With Urgency

• Experiment, Learn & Adapt

• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion

• Speak Up & Be Openminded

Background & Education

• Bachelor's Degree with 0-3 years sales experience OR a minimum of high school diploma with at least 5 years of relevant work experience which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices).

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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 positions' 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 combines with knowledge of customers' organization and culture to drive results.

• Effective application of selling techniques and approaches, simultaneously managing 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 working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel overnight and some weekend activity.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.

• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.

• Understanding or experience working with distribution.

• Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.

NOTICE FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS

In accordance with Managers' Policy - Job Posting and Employee Placement, all employees subject to this policy are required to have a minimum of twelve (12) months of service in current position prior to applying for open positions.

If you have been offered a separation benefits package, but have not yet reached your separation date and are offered a position within the salary and geographical parameters as set forth in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) of your separationpackage, then you are no longer eligible for your separation benefits package. To discuss in more detail, please contact your HRBP or Talent Acquisition Advisor.

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Employees working in roles that the Company determines require routine collaboration with external stakeholders, such as customer-facing commercial, or research-based roles, will be expected to comply not only with Company policy but also with policies established by such external stakeholders (for example, a requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access a facility or meet with stakeholders). Please understand that, as permitted by applicable law, if you have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 and an essential function of your job is to call on external stakeholders who require vaccination to enter their premises or engage in face-to-face meetings, then your employment may pose an undue burden to business operations, in which case you may not be offered employment, or your employment could be terminated. Please also note that, where permitted by applicable law, the Company reserves the right to require COVID-19 vaccinations for positions, such as in Global Employee Health, where the Company determines in its discretion that the nature of the role presents an increased risk of disease transmission.

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Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities. Please click here (https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL) if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

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We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas 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 (https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/)

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, generally Tuesday, Wednesday and either Monday or Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as -remote-.

The Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job in certain states and cities within the United States. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

Expected US salary range:

$75,400.00 - $118,700.00

Available benefits include bonus eligibility, long term incentive if applicable, health care and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days. A summary of benefits is listed here (https://www.benefitsatmerck.com/) .

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:

Regular

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Remote

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

09/28/2024

*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.

Job Posting End Date: 09/28/2024

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.

Requisition ID: R315041

Job Detail

• Company:
  Merck