Key Account Manager – Companion Animal Business Unit, Animal Health

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About the role

  • Gestionnaire de comptes clés développant les relations et ventes de produits de santé animale chez Merck. Gestion de comptes stratégiques au Québec, en Ontario, au Nouveau-Brunswick ou en Alberta.

Responsibilities

  • Manage assigned strategic accounts within the Companion Animal Business Unit
  • Develop, negotiate, and grow long-term relationships and business opportunities related to animal health products and services
  • Implement the key account management model by fostering engagement, value creation, retention, and growth
  • Develop an in-depth understanding of customers and create differentiated value propositions
  • Build relationships and finalize agreements and partnerships with key accounts
  • Coordinate sponsorships, conventions, promotional initiatives, and other account-related projects
  • Develop relationships at multiple levels within customer organizations
  • Support the Sales team during customer visits, the implementation of value-added programs, and the execution of commercial agreements
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify business opportunities and investment strategies
  • Implement key account business plans with Regional Business Directors, Marketing, and Veterinary Services
  • Conduct business analyses and account reviews, including growth trends, occupancy rates, and clinic performance
  • Ensure compliance with the Code of Conduct, company values, policies, industry standards, and applicable laws

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Strong experience in marketing and/or selling animal health products, or equivalent experience in key account management, training, strategy development, or implementation in a relevant sector
  • Experience in the companion animal field is an asset
  • Excellent negotiation abilities and strong business acumen
  • Demonstrated success in account management and the ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Ability to collaborate with and influence multidisciplinary teams, including Marketing, Sales, Regulatory Affairs, and Legal Affairs
  • Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
  • Strategic and innovative approach to marketing and business development
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluency in French and English required
  • Candidates must reside in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, or Alberta
  • Approximately 25% travel required
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Visa sponsorship: No

Benefits

  • Discretionary short-term incentive plan
  • Total compensation and benefits programs, including medical and retirement plans
  • Flexible and inclusive work environment
  • Support for employees’ well-being, development, and long-term success
  • Reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$81,280 - CA$121,920 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridKirklandCanada

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