Farm Animal Sales Representative (Fixed Duration Employment)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

US shutdowns

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health seeks a Farm Animal Sales Representative or Marketing Representative for a fixed-term role based in Indianapolis, IN. You will drive demand, demonstrate value of Elanco products to direct customers and influencers, and manage territory with a yearly action plan and account planning.

This field-based position requires strong communication, collaboration across teams, and a customer-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field.
• 3+ years of industry experience or former Elanco Intern.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs and 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, benchmarking and understanding customer needs.
• Active listing and can-do attitude to drive results.

Education

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

Job description

About Elanco

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

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).

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

• 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 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 status.

Elanco 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.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.