Ruminant Account Manager ID & Trade - North and Central England in Milton Keynes

## Ruminant Account Manager ID & Trade - North and Central EnglandApply: Remote: GBR - Buckinghamshire - Milton Keynes: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 26, 2026 (15 days left to apply): R416307Job DescriptionThe Ruminant Account Manager ID & Trade will have responsibility to oversee the relationship’s of the company with its most important trade customers in the Central 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 & solutions and achieve mutual satisfaction.The goal is to contribute in sustaining and growing our business to achieve long-term success within our Identification and Biopharma POM –VPS portfolio.**ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES*** Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of trade channel customers* 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**REQUIRED COMPETENCIES*** Experience in sales and providing solutions based on customer needs* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with professionals of all organizational levels* Excellent organizational skills* Ability in problem-solving and negotiation**PERSON SPEC: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (preferred)**Degree level or relevant qualificationProven experience as an account managerUnderstanding of the Agricultural Retail sales functionOutstanding communication skills - verbal and written – fluency in English a requirement.Good time management, project management and organisational skillsMust live within the defined territory.**Required Skills:**Account Management, Commercial Relationship Management, Product Knowledge, Relationship Management, Sales Process Management, Sales Techniques, Strategic Account Sales**Preferred Skills:**Current Employees apply HERECurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE**Search 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:**Regular**Relocation:**No relocation**VISA Sponsorship:**No**Travel Requirements:**50%**Flexible Work Arrangements:**Remote**Shift:**Not Indicated**Valid Driving License:**Yes**Hazardous Material(s):**N/A**Job Posting End Date:**09/26/2026**\\*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.**Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. #J-18808-Ljbffr