Companion Animal Regional Manager

MSD

Regional Sales Manager leading the Low Country Companion Animal sales team to achieve sales goals and organizational objectives. Overseeing talent development, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Posted 5/24/2026full-timeRemote • Florida, New Jersey, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $142,400 - $224,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Low Country Regional Companion Animal sales team to accomplish regional sales goals
Prepare and implement a comprehensive region business plan
Directly impact business unit performance through strong leadership and management skills
Develop and manage talent for attraction, retention, and motivation of regional sales team
Manage, coach, and provide direction to the sales team
Provide ongoing coaching and feedback; conduct formal and informal performance reviews
Recognize employee success and communicate to the team providing constructive feedback
Proficient at resolving conflict and ensure consistent messages and leadership within the region
Work cross-functionally with region Professional Services Veterinarians
Collaborate with key distributor management personnel to promote portfolio of products

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred with at least 8 years of relevant work experience (OR 12 years without a Bachelor’s degree)
At least two (2) years leadership experience with demonstrated accomplishments is preferred
Technical, product & market knowledge
Market share mindset focusing on potential verses outcomes
Territory & business management
Leadership and building strong teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills and critical thinking and analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must be available for extensive overnight travel (75%)
Must live within the Sales Region
Sales experience and/or experience within the Animal Health Industry preferred
Knowledge of animal health biological and pharmaceutical products preferred
Understanding or experience working with distribution preferred
Multi-lingual fluency preferred, particularly in Spanish

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

territory managementbusiness managementtechnical knowledgeproduct knowledgemarket knowledgesales experienceanimal health knowledgeanalytical skillspresentation skillsconflict resolution

Soft Skills

leadershipteam buildingcoachingcommunicationcritical thinkingmotivationfeedbackcollaborationemployee recognitionperformance management