Farm Animal Sales Representative (Fixed Duration Employment)
Elanco
Summary
As a Sales Representative in our Retail business, you'll create demand and secure sales by delivering and demonstrating the value of Elanco Animal Health products to direct customers and influencers. You'll manage the territory through a yearly action plan, account plans, expense management and appropriate communications consistent with Elanco's business unit marketing and sales objectives.
Job description
Your Role
As a Sales Representative in our Retail business, you'll create demand and secure sales by delivering and demonstrating the value of Elanco Animal Health products to direct customers and influencers. You'll manage the territory through a yearly action plan, account plans, expense management and appropriate communications consistent with Elanco's business unit marketing and sales objectives.
Your Responsibilities
- Understand customer needs to provide solutions/value via Elanco products
- Territory planning and analysis including account planning and budget management
- Ability to work cross-functionally across teams with strong communication skills internally & externally
- Constantly curious and aware of learning opportunities
- Data-driven, constantly benchmarking and understanding customer needs
- Active listening and can-do attitude to drive results
- Customer-centric and socially aware of key stakeholders
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field
- 3+ years of industry experience or former Elanco Intern
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Experience in sales or marketing in the animal health industry
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Effective Communication skills (verbal and written)
- A very strong passion for animal agriculture
Additional Information
- Travel: This territory will require extensive travel, approximately 2-3 nights per week
- US Remote: Field-based role in which you operate from your home but serve customers in a predefined area
- Fixed Duration Employment: 2-year term
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field
- 3+ years of industry experience or former Elanco Intern
- Experience in sales or marketing in the animal health industry
- Strong leadership skills
- Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
- Passion for animal agriculture
Benefits
- Relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns
- 8-week parental leave
- Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus
- Flexible work arrangements
- 401(k) Matching
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription drug benefits
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Fitness benefits
Company overview
Elanco Animal Health Incorporated is a global leader in the animal health pharmaceutical industry, dedicated to improving the health and well-being of both pets and farm animals worldwide. Founded in 1954 as a division of Eli Lilly and Company, Elanco became an independent public company in 2018 and has since grown to become the world's second-largest independent animal health company. With approximately 9,000 employees globally, the company operates with a clear purpose: 'making life better for animals, makes life better.' Elanco develops innovative medicines, vaccines, and health solutions that empower veterinarians, farmers, and pet owners to advance animal care. The company maintains a balanced portfolio between pet health and farm animal products, offering over 200 brands that address critical health challenges ranging from companion animal diseases to livestock productivity. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Elanco is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ELAN) and continues to drive innovation in animal health through strategic acquisitions and dedicated research and development efforts.