Farm Animal Retail Sales Representative (Fixed Duration Employment)
About The Position
At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your Role: Sales Representative- Retail. 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. As a Sales Representative, 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. A minimum of two years in this position is appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field
- 3+ years of industry experience or former Elanco Intern
Nice To Haves
- Experience in sales in the animal health industry
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Effective Communication skills (verbal and written)
- A very strong passion for animal agriculture
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 listing and can-do attitude to drive results
- Customer-centric and socially aware of key stakeholders
Benefits
- Multiple relocation packages
- Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
- 8-week parental leave
- 9 Employee Resource Groups
- Annual bonus offering
- Flexible work arrangements
- Up to 6% 401K matching
- Company-matching 401(k)
- vacation benefits
- eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
- life insurance and death benefits
- certain time off and leave of absence benefits
- well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
