2027 Future Talent Program – Companion Animal Sales – Intern

MSD • Rahway, NJ

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About The Position

The Future Talent Program internship lasts up to 12 weeks and includes one or more projects. This field-based position in the Animal Health division supports sales of parasiticide products and new technologies in the companion animal market. The intern works closely with sales and sales management teams, serves as an ambassador for the products, and provides value to customers at companion animal veterinary clinics. The position offers firsthand sales experience through customer interactions and supports regional and territory sales strategy by coordinating and carrying out sales-support activities, including face-to-face calls, literature orders, and administrative tasks. Location assignment is to be determined; the intern must reside in the agreed-upon city during summer 2027. The internship is scheduled for May 24 through August 6, 2027, and requires travel. The intern must rent a car and be at least 20 years old at the start of the internship to qualify under the rental provider’s requirements.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program and have completed at least two years of college coursework by May 2027.
• Be available from May 24 through August 6, 2027.
• Be able to travel up to 50% and reside in the agreed-upon city during summer 2027.
• Have excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Have working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to use an iPad.
• Be at least 20 years old at the start of the internship to meet the rental-car agreement requirements.
• Be organized, manage time effectively, adapt to a changing environment, and work independently.
• Have a valid driving license.
• Rent a car for the internship.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales strategy across the assigned region and territory.
• Coordinate and execute sales-support activities, including face-to-face calls, literature orders, and administrative tasks.
• Represent companion animal parasiticide products and new technologies to the market.
• Work with sales and sales management teams.
• Interact with customers at companion animal veterinary clinics and provide added value to them.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern