Technical Account Manager Intestinal Health Netherlands

Elanco; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco in the Netherlands is seeking a Technical Account Manager to join the Benelux team, focusing on poultry accounts. You will advance Elanco\'s poultry portfolio and manage value-driven projects across farm operations.

Travel up to 75% and collaboration with farmers, veterinarians, and stakeholders will be essential to deliver strategic plans and grow product sales in poultry.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Veterinary Medicine or Animal Sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in the animal husbandry sector.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Dutch.
• Excellent communication and facilitation, with strong negotiation and consultative selling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and capture value for customers by developing and aligning strategic plans within the poultry team.
• Initiate and implement product-focused and non-product value-added strategies across all account levels, including farmers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to identify and capitalize on market opportunities for our poultry portfolio and services.
• Manage and execute technical, business-oriented projects, including conducting field demo-trials.
• Proactively represent Elanco to key stakeholders using consultative selling and strategic planning.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Dutch

Communication skills

Negotiation

Consultative selling

Education

Master's in Veterinary Medicine

Master's in Animal Sciences

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!

Your Role:

As a Technical Account Manager, you will be part of the Benelux team to deliver exceptional customer value to diverse poultry accounts and stakeholders. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing Elanco's product range, executing value-driven projects, and managing technical, business-oriented initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Create and capture value for customers by developing and aligning strategic plans within the poultry team.
• Initiate and implement product-focused and non-product value-added strategies across all account levels, including farmers.
• Act as a trusted advisor to identify and capitalize on market opportunities for our poultry portfolio and services.
• Manage and execute technical, business-oriented projects, including conducting field demo-trials.
• Proactively represent Elanco to key stakeholders and opinion leaders using consultative selling and strategic planning.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Master's Degree in Veterinary Medicine or Animal Sciences.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the animal husbandry sector.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills combined with strong negotiation and consultative selling abilities.
• Excellent written and fluent spoken English and Dutch.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Proven track record of results-orientation in relevant commercial settings.
• Strong ability to acquire and apply technical knowledge to support product sales.
• Inquisitive mindset with strong investigative and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine passion for the poultry business and its stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to work autonomously.

Additional Information:

Travel: 75% field-based with occasional overnight travel.

Location: Netherlands

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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