Commercial Operations Trainee - Leadership Path in Sales

Elanco; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a high-potential candidate for an 18–24 month developmental role supporting the Vice President of Sales and senior directors. The position offers exposure to Sales, Marketing, and Finance, with a focus on building commercial acumen and leadership readiness in a hybrid Indianapolis environment.

Travel is around 10% as part of cross-functional collaboration and operational leadership support, making this a fast-paced, hands-on development path within

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote).
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership Support: Serve as the operational point of contact for the Vice President of Sales and senior directors, providing business support to maintain leadership alignment and team efficiency within established organizational guidelines.
• Business Review Coordination: Support key business reviews and leadership planning cycles by gathering cross-functional inputs, drafting presentation materials, and documenting decisions and action items to assist in follow-through.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across Sales, Marketing, Medical, and Finance on assigned priority initiatives, contributing functional support and project coordination to meet organizational objectives.
• Operating Cadence Management: Execute and maintain the operating cadence for the Sales leadership team. This includes coordinating calendar optimization, travel logistics, and expense reporting, as well as providing logistical support for meeting preparation.
• Commercial Development: Participate in a structured 18–24 month developmental path aimed at gaining exposure to senior leadership and learning the practical application of commercial strategies within Elanco.
• Administrative Tracking & Reporting: Maintain internal communications, update project trackers, and handle other operational tasks as assigned to ensure the smooth execution of Sales leadership priorities.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma / GED with 4 years of equivalent experience

Job description

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a high-potential candidate for an 18–24 month developmental role supporting the Vice President of Sales and senior directors. The position offers exposure to Sales, Marketing, and Finance, with a focus on building commercial acumen and leadership readiness in a hybrid Indianapolis environment.

Travel is around 10% as part of cross-functional collaboration and operational leadership support, making this a fast-paced, hands-on development path within