Ruminant Trade Account Manager - South of England

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Job DescriptionWe are a well-established pharmaceutical and livestock ID company in the UK, with a rich history of 80+ years in researching, developing, and supplying medicines and vaccines for animals. We are dedicated to preventing and treating diseases at every stage of life.Responsibility to oversee the relationships of the company with its most important customers in the South region. You will be responsible for obtaining and maintaining long term key customers by comprehending their requirements.The ideal candidate will be apt in building strong relationships with strategic customers. You will be able to identify needs and requirements to promote our company''s products and solutions and achieve mutual satisfaction.The goal is to contribute in sustaining and growing our business to achieve long-term success.Responsibilities:Develop trusted relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition

Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements

Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives

Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams

Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust

Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships

Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics

Skills/Experience:Experience in sales and providing solutions based on customer needs

Degree level or relevant qualification

Proven experience as key account manager

Understanding of the Agricultural Retail sales function

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organisational levels

Problem-solving and negotiation skills

If you are ready to join a customer-centric, market-leading, and innovative organisation in the animal health industry, please apply now!Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERESearch Firm Representatives Please Read CarefullyMerck and Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp and 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:Not Applicable

Shift:Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):Required Skills:Account Management, Business, Communication, Communication Management, Complaint Management, Customer Communications, Customer Engagement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Value Management, Management Process, Product Marketing, Product Sales, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Customer Development, Strategic Growth

Preferred Skills:Job Posting End Date:10/10/2025

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