2019 Animal Health Cattle Sales Intern - Kentucky Date:Oct 10, 2018 Location:Richmond, KY, US -Requisition ID:ADM010062 Merck & Co., Inc. Kenilworth, N.J., U.S.A. known as Merck in the United States and Canada, is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where Merck has codified its legacy for over a century. Mercks success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare. Mercks Animal Health (MAH) Division works to improve the health of animals around the world through collaborative partnerships and a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and planet. This team of energetic, independent thinkers offers one of the industrys most innovative portfolios of products, services, and technologies that serve to prevent, treat, and control diseases across all major farm and companion animal species both domestically and internationally. The Summer Interns will be field based positions across the US. The job scope and primary focus for this position is to actively support the sales strategy across the regions and territories via coordination and execution of sales support activities including: -Support and service MAH product portfolio -Logistical support for market field trials assisting Sales and Tech Services -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 MAH products and services). -Ensure clear, concise and timely communication and also problem identification with Sales and Tech Services As a Sales Intern in Animal Health, you will be required to rent a car. As part of this position, you will have to be legally authorized to rent a car in the state in which you reside. This is a full- time internship position. Housing subsidy is not available as part of this program and must be funded 100% by the student. Qualifications Education Minimum Requirement: -Currently enrolled in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Veterinary School, or Animal Health related degree program -Completed at least 2 years of college course work by June 2019 Required Experience and Skills: -Available for a period of 9-12 weeks beginning the last of week of May 2019 -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 also as part of a team Preferred Experience and Skills: -Basic knowledge of the Animal Health and Animal Feed industries. -Retail and/or Customer Service experience. -Sales training and/or applied sales experience. -GPA of 3.0 or higher -Additional language fluency highly desirableYour role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and were counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, were inventing for life. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to -. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully: Merck & Co., Inc. is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Merck via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Merck. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Merck as a result of the referral or through other means. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For more information about personal rights under Equal Employment Opportunity, visit: -Merck is an equal opportunity employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran proudly embracing diversity in all of its manifestations. FTP2019 MAH2019 Job:Administrative Svcs Generic Other Locations:DeSoto, KS, US Employee Status:Temporary Travel:Yes, 75 % of the Time Number of Openings:1 Shift (if applicable): Hazardous Materials: Company Trade Name:Merck Nearest Major Market:Berea Nearest Secondary Market:Lexington