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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 28 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Driving licence
- Required
Visa options
The ad rules out sponsorship
The advert says visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:
- A university degree in animal health, veterinary or life sciences, business administration, or a related discipline.
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant sales and account-management experience in the companion-animal health industry.
- Demonstrated experience building strong customer relationships and generating new business opportunities.
Nice to have
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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.
Languages
- Working proficiency in English and flexibility to travel regularly across the assigned territory (Asturias, and secondarily Cantabria and Galicia)
The role
Job Description
An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Customer Representative, Sales MAH • Sales CABU. This position will be responsible for developing and executing insight-led territory and account plans, prioritising customers and activities with the greatest potential impact on pet health and sustainable growth. You will build long-term, trust-based partnerships with existing and potential customers, understanding their clinical and business context to co-create relevant solutions and drive commercial success.
This role involves staying current on animal health, our products, and market developments to translate scientific evidence into clear, balanced, and useful conversations with veterinary professionals. You will represent the company professionally at relevant events and operate with ethics, accountability, scientific integrity, and an inclusive one-team mindset.
What you'll do
Bring energy, knowledge, innovation, and leadership to carry out the following:
- Develop and execute insight-led territory and account plans to drive sustainable growth.
- Identify customer needs, market opportunities, and competitive dynamics to create focused action plans.
- Build long-term, trust-based partnerships with veterinary professionals by co-creating relevant solutions.
- Execute strategic priorities and product launches with discipline, using data and digital tools to improve targeting and adoption.
- Deliver agreed commercial objectives and field activity standards, maintaining accurate reporting.
- Collaborate across internal teams to ensure a consistent and positive customer experience.
What skills you will need
- Digital proficiency, including the effective use of Microsoft Excel to manage and interpret data.
- Customer orientation and entrepreneurship: understands customer needs, identifies opportunities, and follows through on solutions.
- Scientific credibility and communication: communicates evidence accurately and adapts technical content to the audience.
- Strategic planning and data mindset: sets priorities and interprets information to adjust plans based on results.
- Execution, ownership, and accountability: translates priorities into action and takes responsibility for outcomes.
Why Join Us?
As a company, we are committed to keeping the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs. We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. So, if you are ready to... please apply today.
Required Skills
Account Management, Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Data Analysis, Inbound Phone Sales, Lead Generation, Market Analytics, Product Knowledge, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting
Employee Status
Regular
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable
Job Posting End Date
11/6/2026
About MSD
MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) is the Spanish affiliate of Merck & Co., Inc., a global research-driven pharmaceutical company headquartered in Rahway, New Jersey, USA. The company discovers, develops, and manufactures innovative medicines and vaccines across therapeutic areas including oncology, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular health. With operations in over 140 countries and a workforce of roughly 70,000 employees worldwide, MSD is one of the largest and most influential healthcare companies in the world.
In Spain, MSD operates from its offices in Madrid, serving as the commercial and medical hub for the Iberian region. The Spanish affiliate is known for a professional, science-driven culture that values collaboration and innovation, and it regularly hires international talent across functions such as clinical research, medical affairs, and commercial operations. For international professionals, MSD offers a global career framework, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on medicines that reach patients worldwide, making it an attractive employer for those seeking a stable, multinational environment in Spain.
- Industry
- Pharma
- Founded
- 1891
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Rahway, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid
Good to know if you are moving
- MSD operates globally under the name MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) outside the US and Canada, so the Spanish entity is MSD Spain.
- The Spanish affiliate is based in Madrid and is one of the company's key European hubs for medical, regulatory, and commercial activities.
- The company offers a global mobility framework, making it feasible for international hires to move to Spain and later rotate to other countries.
- English is the working language for many internal communications, easing the transition for non-Spanish speakers.
- MSD is known for strong investment in R&D, with annual R&D budgets exceeding $10 billion, offering exposure to cutting-edge science.
Location
MSD · Madrid
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