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2026 Future Talent Program - Cattle Sales - Intern

2026 Future Talent Program - Cattle Sales - Intern

MerckLenexa, KS, US
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Cattle 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 goals.

The Cattle Summer Intern will be a field-based position located in Lenexa, Kansas. The job scope and primary focus for this position is to actively support the dairy sales strategy across the region and territories via coordination and execution of sales support activities including :

  • Support and service Animal Health product portfolio
  • Support and promote the sales and success of our Company's Animal health products and services including Bio-Pharma products, Allflex ID products and livestock monitoring services
  • Ensure the support of our Veterinarian, dealer, reseller customers and livestock producers in the use of our products
  • 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; customer education regarding the features and benefits of Animal Health products and services)
  • Ensure clear, concise and timely communication and 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.

Education

  • Candidates must be currently enrolled in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Veterinary School, or an Animal Health related degree program
  • Candidates must have completed at least 2 years of college course work by June 2026

    • Required Experience and Skills

  • 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
  • Candidates must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks beginning on May 18th, 2026
  • Candidates must have the ability to travel 75%
  • Candidates must have excellent interpersonal / communication and presentation skills
  • Candidates must have general computer skills including working knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint and the ability to use an iPad
  • Candidates must have the ability to be organized, adapt to a changing environment, work independently and as part of a team

    • Preferred Experience and Skills

  • Candidates should have basic knowledge of the Animal Health and Animal Feed industries.
  • Candidates should have retail and / or Customer Service experience.
  • Candidates should have sales training and / or applied sales experience.
  • Candidates should have GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Candidates should have additional language fluency, which is highly desirable

    • Please note that this position may be closed before the posted end date or may remain open longer, at the discretion of the company.

    Salary range for this role is $39,600.00-$105,500.00 USD

    Intern / Co-op (Fixed Term)

    No relocation

    No VISA Sponsorship

    Travel Requirements : 75%

    Flexible Work Arrangements : Remote

    Shift : Not Indicated

    Valid Driving License : Yes

    Hazardous Material(s) : n / a

    Required Skills : Adaptability, Animal Science, Beef Cattle Management, Clinical Research, Cloud Data Catalog, Data Analysis, Database Management, Data Science, Data Security, Data Visualization, Data Wrangling, Detail-Oriented, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Livestock Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Organizing, Project Management, Python (Programming Language), Sales Management, Sales Territory Management, Software Proficiency, Vendor Relationship Management, Working Independently

    Preferred Skills :

    Job Posting End Date : 11 / 3 / 2025

    Requisition ID : R364385

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