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Managing distributor/ Stockist and providing feedback to superior on the development in the areas of business interest. Complete responsibility in terms of inventory management at distributor/ Stockist with payments, formulating strategies for sales and marketing; explore the market opportunities through suitable surveys with stakeholders. Responsible for the Achievement of Sales Target in the assigned Territory. Responsible for building long lasting relationship with the Customers and KOL. Responsible for implementation of Companies Policies, Procedure and Compliance guidelines.\nROLE RESPONSIBILITIES \nPrimary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role.\nDemand generation for Ruminant in trade (from Vets/DF’s/Paravets/Shepherds, MU etc).\nSelling these products by using Pharma Sell/Action selling Process steps.\nCoordinating between retailer, distributors, and customers.\nMinimizing expiries by regular secondary sales.\nPrompt submission of DFAR / TE.\nLiaison with Vet Colleges & Institutions and key accounts\nDevelopment of good rapport with Milk union, farmer forums and other NGO’s for business volumes.\nResponsible for Outstanding/recoveries pertaining to Ruminant Products for their territory.\nCompliance with Business Principles\nThe Sales Executive is responsible for maintaining Sales growth for Ruminant products in their respective territories. Achieving annual targets, In addition to this regular customer follow up like Vets, DF’s, Shepherds’, milk unions, key accounts, farmer forums and other NGO’s, distributors & retailers.\nGrowth and expansion of Ruminant products to make our Company's AH leading company in their territory against increasing competition phase.\nAttaining desired growth as per traffic light model.\nImplementing / reporting through MAXX/ Sales Force automation.\nDeveloping self as successful sales personnel within business unit as well as in a highly competitive marketplace.\nComplete management of distributor/ Stockist.\nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE\nQualifications that are job related, consistent with business necessity and necessary for the performance of the essential functions of this role; includes education/licenses/certifications, relevant experience, technical and/or other job-related skills.\nBachelor’s degree in related field i.e., Sales/Marketing Course Certification\n2-3 years relevant experience.\nShould have relevant experience in the Ruminant/Animal Health Industry.\nShould be action oriented, should have knowledge of business and selling skills and processes.\nAH Sales\nOur Territory Representatives interact face to face with our customers, understand their needs and consult to offer the right solutions. We work collaboratively in Field Sales Teams and play a critical role in supporting our customer centric business model.\nRequired Skills:\nAccountability, Account Management, Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Candidates Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Inbound Phone Sales, Lead Generation, Management Process, Market Analytics, Product Knowledge, Sales Forecasting, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Technical Knowledge, Technical Product Sales, Veterinary SciencesPreferred Skills:\nCurrent Employees apply HERE\nCurrent Contingent Workers apply HERE\nSearch Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully\nMerck & 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.\nEmployee Status:\nRegularRelocation:\nVISA Sponsorship:\nTravel Requirements:\nFlexible Work Arrangements:\nNot ApplicableShift:\nValid Driving License:\nHazardous Material(s):\nJob Posting End Date:\n10/20/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. 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