Sales Representative

Elanco; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global animal health leader, invites a Sales Representative to grow profitable PH product sales across Brussels-region veterinary accounts. You will engage veterinarians and staff in person and virtually, delivering scientific product knowledge and building trusted partnerships.

The role emphasizes field-based activity, schedule flexibility, and travel across Belgium. You will leverage your 5+ years of sales experience in animal health, fluency in French, and Dutch/English proficiency

Qualifications

• HBO/WO degree with a scientific orientation.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience, ideally in animal health.
• Fluent French, very good Dutch, working knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales objectives by developing and executing Account Plans for veterinary accounts.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships with veterinarians and staff.
• Present Elanco’s portfolio and communicate scientific information via calls and clinics.
• Generate demand and implement marketing programs across clinics and practices.
• Maintain CRM records and territory intelligence.
• Report adverse events and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Customer focus

Results-driven

Education

HBO/WO degree with a scientific orientation

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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 Sales Representative, you will be responsible for developing profitable sales of Elanco’s PH products within your assigned territory (Brussels mainly French part, partly Flemish part) by engaging targeted veterinary accounts and building trusted partnerships with veterinarians and veterinary staff. Through face-to-face and virtual interactions, you will provide product, scientific and commercial expertise while executing account plans aligned with Elanco’s sales and marketing objectives.

Your responsibilities

• Deliver sales objectives by developing and executing effective Account Plans for targeted veterinary accounts.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, acting as a value-added partner to veterinarians and veterinary staff.
• Present Elanco’s product portfolio and communicate relevant scientific and product information through sales calls, in-clinic presentations and educational programs.
• Generate demand and implement marketing programs and customer initiatives across corporate clinics, buying groups and independent veterinary practices.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including call reports, customer information and territory intelligence.
• Report adverse events and product quality complaints and ensure compliance with Elanco policies and procedures.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: HBO/WO degree with a scientific orientation.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of sales experience, ideally within the animal health industry.
• Languages: Fluent French, very good knowledge of Dutch and working knowledge of English.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, commercial acumen, customer focus and a results-driven approach.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Passion for or understanding of the veterinary business and animal health industry.
• Strong influencing and leadership skills, with the ability to build trusted customer relationships.
• High learning agility and the ability to communicate scientific information effectively.
• Strong organizational and implementation skills, with a high level of personal accountability and initiative.
• Experience using CRM systems and strong digital/computer literacy.

Additional Information

• Location/Territory: Belgium; Brussels region, primarily covering the French-speaking area, with partial coverage of the Flemish part.
• Work model: Field-based role with regular visits to veterinary clinics and customer accounts.
• Travel: Regular travel within the assigned territory; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

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