Territory Sales Manager - Ruminant

Merck Merck · Pharma · New South Wales, Australia

Sales Manager role for animal health products in Western QLD, Australia. Responsibilities include strategic planning, customer engagement, brand promotion, technical support, and market intelligence gathering. Requires commercial experience in sales, key account management, and CRM systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Craft and execute strategic business plans in conjunction with the Regional Sales Manager that power annual growth and maximise sales across your territory
  2. Segment and engage both distributor and end user populations with targeted tactics tailored to local needs
  3. Drive brand campaigns with passion - delivering impactful point-of-sale materials and executing marketing strategies that elevate our presence
  4. Train distributor teams and work directly with livestock producers, sharing your expertise and helping them succeed
  5. Scout out new product and market opportunities, feeding your curiosity and fuelling innovation

Skills

Required

  • Account Management
  • Agriculture Industry
  • Animal Health Care
  • Field Sales Support
  • Lead Generation
  • Market Analytics
  • Market Trends
  • Negotiation
  • Product Knowledge
  • Ruminant
  • Sales Forecasting
  • Sales Pipeline Management
  • Sales Reporting
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Sales Territory Management
  • Technical Knowledge
  • Technical Product Sales

What the JD emphasized

  • Extensive and relevant commercial experience in a ‘Territory Sales’ related role, essential (Agricultural, FMCG, Pharmaceutical related industry ideal)
  • Sharp commercial instincts and a knack for key account management
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Experience with CRM systems, territory management, and sales tracking: you thrive on organisation and result
  • Ability to work independently in regional settings, while staying connected to your team and head office
  • Data-driven mindset: comfortable analysing sales and market trends to inform strategy
  • Creative, resilient, and ready to make a difference in the lives of Australian farmers and their animals.