Merck KGaA Posted September 29, 2026

Distributor Account Manager, Tissue Diagnostics (Field Based)

Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom Full time
Sales Manager
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About this opportunity

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role:

In this pivotal role, you will serve as a trusted expert and strategic partner within the clinical diagnostics market, driving revenue growth and expanding distributor relationships across an assigned territory. Your deep knowledge of in vitro diagnostics (IVD) and the clinical pathology landscape will be central to shaping how customers adopt and benefit from our diagnostic solutions.

You will design and execute territory business plans, develop targeted campaigns and promotions, and deliver technical training to distributor partners and end customers. By leveraging your expertise in technical sales and partner management, you will ensure sustainable, long-term account growth.

Location: This is a Field Based role that can be located in Europe.

Travel: You will be expected to travel up to 50%

Who You Are:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a Business discipline, OR an Associate's degree combined with a Clinical Laboratory Certification

5 or more years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or a customer-facing role within healthcare diagnostics, OR 5 or more years of experience working within healthcare diagnostics or IVD regulated diagnostic products

Demonstrated experience developing and delivering technical presentations to diverse audiences

Experience in immunohistochemistry or a strong working knowledge of the clinical pathology market

Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a territory-based role

Experience managing distributor relationships and navigating complex, multi-level account structures

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global, matrixed organization, inspiring teamwork to achieve shared goals

Proficiency with sales tools and technology, including CRM platforms such as Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and sales analysis software

Strong organizational, communication, time management, and interpersonal skills with a detail-oriented approach

Sound judgment and problem-solving ability in handling distribution, product, and customer challenges

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Job details

Seniority
Manager
Function
Sales
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Sales role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 954 comparable Manager Sales roles across 110 biopharma companies.

954Comparable roles tracked
874Currently active
110Companies hiring similar roles
60Countries represented

Salary context

240 of 954 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

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Peer group range $31,528 – $310,000 (median $159,000)

Where these roles are based

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United States476
India116
Germany55
Poland22
China21
United Kingdom21

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Seniority mix

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Manager874
Associate63
Associate Director17

Therapeutic area mix

251 of 954 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology53
Cardiovascular / CVRM46
Rare Disease35
Dermatology & Aesthetics29
Neuroscience29
Vaccines & Infectious Disease23
Immunology19
Gastroenterology7
Respiratory6
Ophthalmology4

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