2020 Technical Service Poultry Sales Intern

Job Description

Job Description

The Future Talent Program features internships that last up to 12 weeks and will include one or more projects. These opportunities can provide you with great development and a chance to see if we are the right company for your long-term goals.

The intern will provide added value to our Company's customers in poultry. The intern will interact with customers to gain first hand technical experience and support the portfolio. The job scope and primary focus for this position is to actively support the sales strategy across a territory via coordination and execution of sales support activities including:

• Support and service Animal Health Division product portfolio
• Logistical support for market field trials assisting Sales and Tech Service Veterinarians
• Developing and executing plans for engaging customers and meeting customer needs
• Participate in field-based events (trade show support; customers education regarding the features and benefits of Animal Health Division products and services).
• Ensure clear, concise and timely communication and problem identification with Sales and Tech Services Veterinarians

For Field-based Technical Service Interns in Animal Health, you will be required to rent a car. As part of this position requirements, you will have to be legally authorized to rent a car in the state in which you reside/work in.

Education Minimum Requirement:

• Currently enrolled in any bachelor’s or master’s degree program (if applicable, related to Animal Science, Ag Business, Agriculture, etc. or other degree).
• Completed at least 2 years of college course work by May 2020.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Available for a period of 10-12 weeks beginning the week of May 18, 2020
• Travel 50% - 75%
• Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills
• General computer skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad
• Ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Poultry experience.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Additional language fluency

Our Animal Health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer one of our industry’s most innovative portfolio of products, services and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species.

Who we are ...

Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as “Merck” in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. We are known as “MSD” in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Latin America & Asia Pacific. We are a global biopharmaceutical leader with a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines and animal health products.

We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With 69,000 employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

What we look for ...

In a world of rapid innovation, we seek brave Inventors who want to make an Impact in all aspects of our business, enabling breakthroughs that will affect generations to come. We encourage you to bring your disruptive thinking, collaborative spirit and diverse perspective to our organization. Together we will continue Inventing For Life, Impacting Lives while Inspiring Your Career Growth.

INVENT.

IMPACT.

INSPIRE.

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Requisition ID:R31451