Antoinette DiRe

Regional Business Manager (interim position) @ Merck Animal Health/Santé animale Canada

About

-2024 Circle of Excellence -2015 Circle of Excellence Winner for Marketing, North America -Respected team member that generates positive energy and collaboration -Sales and marketing experience in the animal health industry for the past 25 years which leads to strong customer and industry knowledge.

Country

Canada

City

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area

Industry

Pharmaceuticals

Skill

Sales Operations, Veterinary Medicine, Marketing, Business Planning, Project Planning, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Vaccines, Medical Devices, Market Planning, Sales Force Development, Infectious Diseases, Sales Effectiveness, Market Access, Dermatology, Forecasting, Market Analysis, Pharmacovigilance, Product Launch, Sales

Experience

Regional Business Manager (interim position)

Merck Animal Health/Santé animale Canada

2026-1 - Present · 9 mos

Supporting a team of 6 Account Managers and 2 Remote Account Managers in Western Canada.

National Key Account Manager

Merck Animal Health

2018-9 - Present · 8 yrs 1 mo

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Responsible for Strategy development for Key Accounts -Contract Negotiations -Team collaboration for goal achievement

Sr Specialist, Marketing

Merck

2011-10 - 2018-9 · 7 yrs

Montreal, Canada Area

Managing the pharmaceuticals and biological portfolios Selected Accomplishments: - Launched social media campaign for a new vaccine as well as a using a dog influencer to raise disease awareness.  Developed and launched multi-channel marketing campaigns for diabetes portfolio which grew sales by 9%  Led market launches for new products  Developed and launched a patient support program for diabetes  Innovative marketing campaigns for vaccine portfolio to drive results with limited sales force focus

Associate Manager, Marketing Services

Merck

2006-11 - 2011-9 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Montreal, Canada Area

Responsible for the marketing of various Value-Add programs for veterinary clinics across Canada. Responsible for some pharmaceuticals as well as National conferences and sponsorships. Selected Accomplishments:  Launched a new product and grew sales by 30% using a PR campaign

Sales Representative

Merck

2005-10 - 2006-10 · 1 yr 1 mo

Montreal, Canada Area

Responsible for the promotion of products and services to veterinary clinics in the territory Selected Accomplishments:  Awarded “Rookie of the year” in 2006 for sales excellence, surpassing sales targets