Poultry Territory Account Manager, US Farm Animal – SE US (GA, AL, FL, +)

Elanco

2d•Remote

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! As a Poultry Territory Account Manager, 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 Territory Account Manager, 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. The sales territory consists of Poultry customers, veterinarians, nutritionists, feed companies and distribution contacts

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field or High School Diploma/ GED with equivalent level of experience
Required Experience: At least 5 years of experience in animal agriculture industry.
3 + years of poultry industry experience.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
Elanco Animal Health does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in production and/or sales within the Poultry industry, demonstrating a solid understanding of the sector.
Candidates with strong leadership skills will be highly regarded, showcasing the ability to lead and drive sales initiatives effectively.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
A strong passion for animal agriculture and specifically the Poultry business is desired, reflecting genuine enthusiasm and commitment to the industry.

Responsibilities

Understand customer needs to provide valuable solutions through Elanco products, ensuring a customer-centric approach in all interactions.
Conduct thorough territory planning and analysis, including account planning and budget management, to optimize sales strategies and achieve targets.
Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration skills by working seamlessly across teams, internally and externally, with effective communication to drive shared goals.
Advance business opportunities for customers and Elanco by gaining a deep understanding of complex customers and influencers within the Poultry industry
Maintain a data-driven approach, constantly benchmarking and understanding customer needs, with an active listening and can-do attitude to drive results.
Foster a customer-centric and socially aware mindset, remaining open to technology and experimentation in new areas of development to advance customer relationships.

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
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)