Monogastrics Sales Leader – South Africa

Elanco; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Head of Sales Monogastrics, South Africa, to drive commercial strategy across poultry and swine value chains. You will lead the Monogastrics business unit, shaping profit performance, growth, and customer value in a complex, multi-stakeholder market.

The role combines veterinary expertise with strong commercial leadership, guiding sales and technical field teams to achieve sustainable, above-market results. Extensive travel is required.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and eligible registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
• 3+ years in animal health or veterinary pharmaceutical industry.
• 2+ years in senior commercial management with revenue and market share growth.
• In-depth knowledge of monogastric production systems (poultry and swine).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in an international matrix.

Responsibilities

• Own multi-year and annual Monogastrics business plans, P&L, expenses and market share growth.
• Provide veterinary and technical leadership across the Monogastrics portfolio.
• Build relationships with integrators, accounts, veterinarians, producers, distributors, and educators.
• Lead seminars, trials, farmer training and industry engagement to demonstrate value and ROI.
• Recruit, coach and retain a high-performing sales and technical team.

Skills

Monogastric production knowledge

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Fluent English

Afrikaans

Education

Veterinary degree (BVSc, BVMCh, DVM)

MBA or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Head of Sales Monogastrics, South Africa, to drive commercial strategy across poultry and swine value chains. You will lead the Monogastrics business unit, shaping profit performance, growth, and customer value in a complex, multi-stakeholder market.

The role combines veterinary expertise with strong commercial leadership, guiding sales and technical field teams to achieve sustainable, above-market results. Extensive travel is required.