Territory Sales Manager – Companion Animal

🕒 September 10

🇳🇿 New Zealand – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🏙️ Outside Sales

👻 Ghost score 33%

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MSD

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1891

🏥 Healthcare

📦 Logistics

🧬 Biotechnology

Healthcare • Logistics • Biotechnology

MSD is a leading biopharmaceutical company known as Merck & Co. , Inc. in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, and as MSD globally. The company focuses on scientific innovation to deliver medicines and vaccines for various health challenges, including oncology, vaccines, infectious diseases, and cardio-metabolic diseases. MSD operates multiple divisions, including Human Health, Animal Health, and Research & Development. With approximately 75,000 employees worldwide and a significant investment in research and development, MSD is committed to improving global health through its scientific advancements. Additionally, the company places a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and corporate responsibility. MSD’s operations extend worldwide, offering opportunities in numerous regions and promoting diversity and innovation in all aspects of its business.

📋 Description

• Maximise sales across the company’s companion animal product range within a designated territory • Develop, implement and review territory plans • Analyse customer data for territory, customer and pre-call planning • Identify and target high-value customers • Build and maintain relationships with veterinarians, vet nurses, store managers, field representatives, veterinary technicians and business managers • Identify customer needs and communicate how Animal Health products and services provide solutions • Deliver corporate sales presentations to consumer groups, customers and wholesalers • Participate in promotional tactics to maximise sales • Utilise the technical services team to support technical messaging and drive sales • Provide technical and sales training to wholesalers and customers • Maintain product knowledge, including competitor products and broader animal health issues • Monitor competitor activity and develop territory action plans • Report competitor activity to the Regional Sales Manager / Sales Lead • Record customer interactions in CRM systems such as MAXX • Complete product complaint investigations, pricing queries, compliance issues and follow-up requests accurately and on time • Ensure business activity complies with relevant Acts, policies and procedures • Share knowledge and contribute to sales and marketing team meetings and forums

🎯 Requirements

• Tertiary business or science degree preferred • Demonstrated commercial success in a sales role essential • Strong relationship-building and influencing skills • Ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively • High flexibility, resilience and problem-solving ability • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills • Excellent organisational skills and responsiveness to customer needs • Ability to work collaboratively and inclusively with others • Self-starter who works well with minimal supervision • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Comfort using technology such as iPads • Ability to make day-to-day decisions in line with normal business activities • Strong negotiation skills • Active interest in improving selling skills, including Action Selling and key account management principles • Valid driving license • Ability to travel 100%

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive remuneration • Tools of trade provided, including car, laptop and iPad • Benefits • Performance-related bonus • Recognition programmes • Ongoing development, coaching and support • Clear progression pathways • Access to industry-leading training • Purpose-driven work improving animal health outcomes • Collaborative, inclusive team environment