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Companion Animal Territory Manager South Central, NY

Merck
September 28, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Poughkeepsie, NY
Sales
Role: Field-based Territory Manager responsible for promoting and selling Animal Health (AH) Companion Animal products in the South Central New York region, supporting customer needs and driving sales growth. Responsibilities: build and maintain relationships with veterinary clinics, shelters, and corporate accounts; develop tailored customer and territory strategies; collaborate with cross-functional teams and distribution partners; analyze sales data; identify educational and product opportunities; stay informed on industry trends and competitor landscape. Requirements: high school diploma with 5+ years relevant experience (sales, veterinary, pharma, biotech) or Bachelor’s degree with 0-3 years sales experience; strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; proficient with MS Office and digital tools; willingness to travel overnight and on weekends. Preferred: sales or industry experience within the Animal Health sector, knowledge of biological/pharmaceutical products, familiarity with distribution channels, multilingual skills (especially Spanish). High-Value: Companion Animal focus, sales role covering a defined geographic territory, engagement with veterinary and shelter clients, remote work with 50% travel, and a compensation range of $79,200-$124,700 plus bonuses. The position emphasizes customer-centric consultative selling aligned with the company's 'Science of Healthier Animals' strategy.