Regional Sales Manager; Shenandoah Region

Regional Sales Manager (Shenandoah Region)

Join to apply for the Regional Sales Manager (Shenandoah Region) role s role will lead the Shenandoah Regional Companion Animal sales team, covering Virginia, West Virginia, and Northeast North Carolina. The manager must reside in the supported region.

The Companion Animal Regional Sales Manager combines leadership and hands‑on sales execution to achieve regional goals and promote Merck’s product portfolio. The role oversees approximately 10 Territorial and Senior Territory Representatives.

• Prepare and implement a comprehensive regional business plan, ensuring consistent product program implementation and sales goal attainment.
• Directly impact business unit performance through strong leadership and management skills.
• Develop and manage talent for attraction, retention, and motivation of the regional sales team.
• Manage, coach, and provide direction to the sales team; build cohesive teams and conduct performance reviews.
• Communicate consistently and build effective cross‑functional relationships with region professional services veterinarians.
• Originate ideas and suggest new development areas, extending beyond the regional level.
• Collaborate with key distributor management personnel to promote the portfolio.

This position is a people‑management role focused on engaging stakeholders, talent development, and strategic planning.

• Shape our Future
• Unlock Potential
• Deliver Impact

• Motivation & Inspiration
• Win As One Team
• Focus On What Matters
• Act With Urgency
• Experiment, Learn & Adapt
• Embrace Diversity & Inclusion
• Speak Up & Be Open minded

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of sales and/or account management experience in animal health.
• Technical, product & market knowledge.
• Market share mindset focusing on potential vs outcomes.
• Territory & business management experience.
• Leadership and strong team‑building skill.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent presentation and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Available for extensive overnight travel (50%).
• Reside within the sales region.

• Two years leadership experience with demonstrated accomplishments.
• Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products.
• Experience working with distribution.
• Multilingual fluency preferred, especially in Spanish.

• Accountability
• Critical Thinking
• Industry Knowledge
• Outside Sales
• Sales Operations
• Sales Performance Coaching
• Sales Strategy Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Product Sales
• Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sales

• Coaching
• Leadership
• People Management

Current Employees and Contingent Workers may apply directly through the Merck career portal. US and Puerto Rico residents only.

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Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model with three on‑site days per week. This model does not apply to field‑based positions or other roles requiring daily in‑person attendance.

Salary range: $ – $. Annual bonus and long‑term incentive may apply. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick days.

R376747

Seniority level:
Director.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Sales, Business Development, and Distribution. Industries:
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Chemical Manufacturing.