Companion Animal Regional Manager - Low Country

May 26, 2026

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Job DescriptionThe Companion Animal Regional Sales Manager position will lead the Low Country Regional Companion Animal sales team to accomplish regional sales goals and organizational objectives to position the broad product portfolio. This position provides direct leadership and development to the regional sales team of up to approximately 10 Territory and Senior Territory Representatives. This role will cover the South Carolina, Coastal GA, and Northeast FL. It is required that our sales managers reside in the region in which they support.Essential Accountabilities:<ul><li>Prepares and implements a comprehensive region business plan, ensuring consistent product program implementation and sales goal attainment.</li><li>Directly impacts business unit performance through strong leadership and management skills.</li><li>Develops and manages talent for the attraction, retention, and motivation of regional sales team.</li><li>Manages, coaches, and provides direction to the sales team; works to build cohesive teams. Provides ongoing coaching and feedback; conducts formal and informal performance reviews. Recognizes employee success and communicates to the team providing constructive feedback. Proficient at resolving conflict.</li><li>Impactful communication to ensure consistent messages and leadership within the region.</li><li>Problem solving extends beyond the regional level. Originates ideas and suggests new areas for development.</li><li>Works cross functionally with region Professional Services Veterinarians.</li><li>Collaborates and fosters relationships with key distributor management personnel to promote the portfolio of products.</li></ul> Our Enterprise Leadership Skills are designed to<ul><li>Shape our Future</li><li>Unlock Potential</li><li>Deliver Impact </li></ul>Enterprise Leadership Skills <ul><li>Entrepreneurship</li><li>Business Savviness</li><li>Strategic Planning</li><li>Decision Making</li><li>Talent Growth</li><li>Emotional Intelligence</li><li>Networking & Partnerships </li><li>Coaching & Development</li><li>Diversity, Equity & Inclusion</li><li>Influence</li><li>Execution Excellence</li><li>Change Catalyst</li><li>Ownership & Accountability</li><li>Innovation</li><li>Motivation & Inspiration</li></ul>Ways of Working <ul><li>Win As One Team</li><li>Focus On What Matters</li><li>Act With Urgency </li><li>Experiment, Learn & Adapt</li><li>Embrace Diversity & Inclusion</li><li>Speak Up & Be Openminded</li></ul>Background & Education <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least 8 years of relevant work experience (OR 12 years without a Bachelor’s degree) which could include: professional sales, distribution, experience in marketing, military service, or veterinary/ healthcare/ scientific field (pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical devices). </li><li>At least two (2) years leadership experience with demonstrated accomplishments is preferred.</li></ul>Required Skills/Abilities:<ul><li>Technical, product & market knowledge.</li><li>Market share mindset focusing on potential verses outcomes.</li><li>Territory & business management</li><li>Leadership and building strong teams.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation skills and critical thinking and analytical skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.</li><li>Must have a valid driver’s license.</li><li>Must be available for extensive overnight travel (75%)</li><li>Must live within the Sales Region</li></ul>Preferred Skills/Abilities <ul><li>Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry.</li><li>Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.</li><li>Understanding or experience working with distribution.</li><li>Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish.</li></ul>#MSJRRequired Skills: Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Animal Health Sales, Decision Making, Industry Knowledge, Leadership, Sales Performance Coaching, Technical Product Sales, Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Pharmaceutical SalesPreferred Skills: Current Employees apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$6687.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>Current Contingent Workers apply <a href="https://wd5.myworkday.com/msd/d/task/1422$4020.htmld" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>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 <a href="https://survey.sogosurvey.com/r/aCdfqL" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> if you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process.As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:<a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EEOC Know Your Rights</a><a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/gina-genetic-information-nondiscrimination" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">EEOC GINA Supplement</a>We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.<a href="https://www.msdprivacy.com/us/en/CCPA-notice/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Learn more about your rights, including under California, Colorado and other US State Acts</a>The salary range for this role is$142,400.00 - $224,100.00This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at <a href="https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits</a>.You can apply for this role through <a href="https://jobs.merck.com/us/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://jobs.merck.com/us/en</a> (or via the Workday Jobs Hub if you are a current employee). The application deadline for this position is stated on this posting.San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceSearch 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: RegularRelocation:No relocationVISA Sponsorship:NoTravel Requirements:75%Flexible Work Arrangements:RemoteShift:1st - DayValid Driving License:YesHazardous Material(s):N/AJob Posting End Date:05/30/2026*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.

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