Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate and implement a marketing strategy for the Companion Animal Product portfolio (excluding Bravecto product range) to achieve or exceed the agreed sales objectives within the limits of the allocated budgets.
- Monitor stock holding and monthly forecast to ensure adequate stock levels and stable supply of products in the portfolio.
- Provide and coordinate marketing and commercial assistance to the sales and marketing efforts of the Veterinary and OTC Sales Teams.
Qualifications
- A degree or diploma in Marketing, BVSc or Veterinary nursing qualification.
Experience
- At least one year experience in the veterinary field and/or 1 year’s experience in Product Management in companion animals
- Marketing experience would be advantageous
- Forecasting experience would be advantageous
- Sales experience in the companion animal veterinary field would be advantageous
- Digital marketing or e-commerce experience in the companion animal market would be advantageous
Computer literacy
- The incumbent must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel.
- SAP Experience would be advantageous.
Organisational skills
- The incumbent must be mature and able to co-ordinate the activities of teams of people in a productive and collaborative way displaying high emotional intelligence.
- Excellent communication skills
- High affinity for building personal relationships
Our Animal Health division is a global leader in veterinary medicine and digital solutions dedicated to the health and well-being of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal health and well-being and supporting a safe food supply. Through our commitment to the Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of pharmaceuticals, vaccines and digital health management solutions including traceability and monitoring products that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.
INVENT.
IMPACT.
INSPIRE.
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. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
Domestic
VISA Sponsorship:
Travel Requirements:
25%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Work Week
Shift:
Valid Driving License:
Yes
Hazardous Material(s):
no
Requisition ID:R122463