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As a sales representative you are responsible for driving sales of assigned company products in a given territory. Merck's sales expectations are high and sales targets each year are very challenging to achieve.

As they say, "It's not the company and products that keep employees, it is the Manager". The only constant in Merck is 'Change' and that goes for Managers, as well. I have had a new Manager every 2 years, but they have all been good people I enjoyed working with.

The work culture is focused on being Competitive, Driven, and Focused. All the planning and analysis is on pushing hard to drive sales. As one Manager said, "There is no room for sales people who say they sell by being a nice person." Merck has professional expectations and the workload reflects Merck's commitment to excellence.

The hardest part of the sales job at Merck is the administrative work, data collecting, call input and expense reporting on company computer. The harder you work, the more computer work you have to do. The administrative work averages out to about 2 hours a day.

The most enjoyable part of working for Merck is the customer interactions. Merck's reputation is solid with customers. Customers hold Merck in high regard and the sales reps have garnered an image of being professional, courteous and knowledgeable. So, with the solid reputation of Merck, access is better than most other companies and customers more receptive.

i was always happy to wake up thinking about going to work. my co-workers were like family to me there so friendly and nice and there people you don't have to be shy to ask for help when you need it. the work environment is amazing.. you have your oven little cubical with a lot of privacy. also we had a lot of access to our resources when you need them.Management was good nothing to complain about well organized.. i learned a lot working as a help desk analyst for Merck Reps like respect and a lot of it ! i would still be working there if they wouldn't of shut down the Montreal office...

The most interesting career opportunity will be designed for you from the interview to succession planning.
You' ll be supported, mentored to succeed with the best professionnals from all over the world and highly skilled mentors or directors.
If you are driven by professionnal acheivements, competencies development with a strong sens of empowerment . You' ll be delighted. 
 


Very professional environment.
I was responsible for approving and holding pharmaceutical orders refered to Credit department.
Would contact customers for delayed payments and depending on customers payment history, would either release or hold orders.
Would also verify the account receivable's status and contact delinquant customers, 60 days and over unpaid invoices, would contact customers and require reason for delay, and follow-up.
Enjoyed the people, customers and co-workers alike.

My years with Merck were probably the best years of my career.  Within 2 years I my work was acknowledged and was promoted into the Head Office in Montreal, where I was usually given every new challenge that came up.  As such, I developed vast industry knowledge and a variety of skills.  As Sales Trainer, I developed training material that was used for several years later.  Many "firsts" as whenever there was a new position, I got selected for the job.

Typical day at work entailed preparing and planning for the day, usually planned on the Friday of the previous week.  Pre-planning was critical for business plan progression.
Management was very knowledgable and supportive.
Work Culture was good.
Every year Merck underwent restructuring in the 9 years that I worked there.  This can be stressful for all employee with the uncertaintly of the company and your position.

This was  my first job in Clinical Research. This was my goal as I obtained my Master`s degree in Pharmacology.  
I reported to the Director of the department.  The entire department of Clinical Research inspired me and reassured me of my career direction.  My Director provided  me with the autonomy and trust that allowed me to grow and develop leadership skills that proved to be of the essence in my career to date.

Merck is largely a primary care organization and buts up internal barriers to getting things done quickly in the interest of customer value. Speed does not have to mean unethical nor wrong and the evolving competitive landscape requires adaptation which is more troublesome in a large organization.

The company couldn't care less about its employees: always restructuring, always cutting jobs and trying to find ways to save every penny possible. Canadian affiliate was especially bad. Very bureaucratic environment. I've heard things improved since I left, so maybe it is not so bad anymore.

Always felt work was anchored in the company’s mission to save and improve lives.  It is fulfilling to work for a company that is developing and marketing products that can have significant impacts on people.  However, like all large corporations, once the numbers don’t add up for your position or department, Merck has no qualms in letting people go. 

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