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2026 Future Talent Program Companion Animal Sales Intern

2026 Future Talent Program Companion Animal Sales Intern

MerckRahway, NJ, US
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Companion Animal Summer Intern

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

The Companion Animal Summer Intern will be a field-based position. Location assignment is to be determined. The intern will serve as an ambassador for some of our leading parasiticide products and new technologies in the companion animal market. This position will be a field-based sales role working closely with our sales and sales management teams.

The intern will provide added value to our Company's customers in companion animal veterinary clinics. The intern will interact with customers to gain firsthand sales experience. The job scope and primary focus for this position is to actively support the sales strategy across the region and territory via coordination and execution of sales support activities including : face to face calls, literature orders, and other administrative tasks to drive sales in the region. As a sales intern in our Animal Health Division, you will be required to rent a car.

Candidates must be 20 years of age or older at the start of the internship to meet the necessary criteria to obtain a rental car agreement through our rental car provider.

Applications for this position will be reviewed by mid-November.

Required Education and Experience :

  • Candidates must be enrolled in any bachelor's degree program
  • Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of college course work by May 2026

Required Skills / Experience :

  • Candidate must be available May 18th August 7th, 2026.
  • Candidate must be able to travel up to 50% and reside in the agreed upon city during summer 2026.
  • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal / communication and presentation skills.
  • Candidates must have computer skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad.
  • Candidates must be 20 years of age or older at the start of the internship to meet the necessary criteria to obtain a rental car agreement through our rental car provider.
  • Candidate must be organized, manage their time well, be able to adapt to a changing environment, and work independently.
  • Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

    Under New York City, Colorado State, Washington State, and California State law, the Company is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this job. Final determinations with respect to salary will take into account a number of factors, which may include, but not be limited to the primary work location and the chosen candidate's relevant skills, experience, and education.

    Salary range : The salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD.

    As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit :

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    Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence. This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".

    We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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    Intern / Co-op (Fixed Term)

    No relocation

    No VISA Sponsorship

    Travel Requirements : 50%

    Remote

    Valid Driving License : Yes

    Hazardous Material(s) : n / a

    Job Posting End Date : 11 / 3 / 2025

    Requisition ID : R367065

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