Farm Animal Sales Representative (Fixed Duration Employment)

Elanco; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Farm Animal Sales Representative for a fixed duration, field-based in the US. You’ll build demand, demonstrate Elanco Animal Health products to customers and influencers, and manage territory according to annual plans and budgets.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication. Travel is extensive, and the position offers remote work within a defined US territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field.
• 3+ years of industry experience or former Elanco Intern.
• Experience in sales or marketing in the animal health industry is a plus.
• Strong leadership and excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs to provide solutions/value via Elanco products.
• Territory planning and account planning with budget management.
• Work cross-functionally with teams; communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Stay data-driven, benchmark against competitors and identify opportunities.
• Drive results with a customer-centric and proactive attitude; travel as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Sales mindset

Animal agriculture passion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field

Job description

## Farm Animal Sales Representative (Fixed Duration Employment)Apply: US Territory Field based: Full time: Posted Today: R0026773**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:** Farm Animal Sales Representative or Marketing Representative (Fixed Duration Employment)### ### *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.*### ### **Your 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### ### **What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):*** ### **Education**: Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field* ### **Experience**: 3+ years of industry experience or former Elanco Intern### ### **What** **will** **give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):*** ### Experience in sales or marketing in the animal health industry* ### Strong Leadership Skills* ### Effective Communication skills (verbal and written)* ### A very strong passion for animal agriculture### ### **Additional Information:*** ### Sales Representative + ### Travel: This territory will require extensive travel, approximately 2-3 nights per week + ### US Remote: Field-based role in which you operate from your home but serve customers in a predefined area* ### Fixed Duration Employment: 2-year term.* ### Marketing Representative: + ### Up to 25% travel. + ### US Remote or Indianapolis, IN Global HQ### ### 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!### ### **Elanco Benefits and Perks:**### We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:* ### 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*Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $55,100 to $88,000 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. Estimated application closing date is (insert date). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.* Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected statusElanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‐related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.