MSD is a global biopharmaceutical company advancing medicines and vaccines for major health challenges, including cancer, infectious diseases, cardiovascular and metabolic conditions, and prevention-focused care. Known as Merck & Co., Inc. in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, MSD combines scientific research with development and commercial expertise to bring healthcare solutions to people and animals.
Its work spans Human Health, Animal Health, and Research & Development, creating opportunities for professionals across scientific, clinical, commercial, operational, and corporate teams. With activities in regions around the world, MSD’s careers reflect its focus on research, collaboration, inclusion, and responsible progress in global health.
Senior Beef Monitoring Sales Representative – Iowa and Nebraska (Remote)
Senior sales role supporting MSD’s Animal Health business across beef customers in Iowa and Nebraska. The position focuses on selling Sense Hub, managing territory accounts, and building customer relationships in the cattle industry.
Description
- Represent MSD’s Animal Health business with beef-sector customers across Iowa and Nebraska
- Promote Sense Hub as a value-added animal health monitoring solution
- Plan and execute sales activities with Animal Health colleagues, territory managers, regional leaders, and distribution partners
- Identify customers suited to Sense Hub monitoring and coordinate resources to deliver sales strategies
- Prepare for customer meetings, transfer knowledge, share best practices, and use supply-chain relationships effectively
- Work with Technical Service and Customer Success to develop tailored value propositions and grow account sales
- Coordinate and communicate with the Strategic Accounts Team
- Develop business plans for individual accounts
- Review monthly sales performance and control expenses within budget guidelines
- Stay informed about Animal Health products, industry trends, competitors, business models, influencers, and network structures
- Report to the designated Regional Sales Manager
- Travel overnight at least 50%, based on territory geography and role responsibilities
Requirements
- A high school diploma is required
- A bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or a related discipline is preferred
- Requires five years of relevant sales, livestock production, animal health, agricultural, or territory management experience with a bachelor’s degree, or ten years without one
- At least two years of animal health sales experience is required
- Experience working in beef markets
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities
- Demonstrated drive to achieve measurable, concrete results
- Ability to build internal partnerships and collaborate effectively
- Proficiency in planning, organization, communication, selling, and business acumen
- Willingness to travel overnight at least 50% of the time
- A valid driver’s license is required
- Open to residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only
- Visa sponsorship is not available
Benefits
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Long-term incentive, where applicable
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
- Additional insurance coverage for employees and their families
- Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- Vacation leave
- Compassionate leave
- Sick leave
- Remote work arrangement
- Relocation is not required