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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.

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Your Role: Experior Data Specialist and Sales Support (Academic Worker)

As an Experior Data Specialist you will be supporting Elanco sales team members of the upper Midwest to amplify the enrollment and electronic data readiness of feedlots for their usage of Experior.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist and facilitate the enrollment of new prospects via CRM and electronic documentation software to sign contracts and releases.
• Using our CRM platform, enter call notes, contacts, and make account changes while working collaboratively across the organization.
• Assist and facilitate the prospect’s comfort and competency in enrolling in data sharing with Elanco, serving as a subject matter expert in the data we collect.
• Train prospective customers on data submission practices and follow up with customers at regular intervals. Conduct appropriate follow-up training when necessary.
• Work closely with Elanco sales representatives and Elanco Knowledge Solutions to follow up on data submission across new prospects and existing customers.
• Candidate will efficiently organize, plan and schedule customer appointments and travel necessary for product advancement.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Candidate in process of tracking towards Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Ag Business, or related field and available for part time role (up to 10 hours per week) and move towards full time employment upon graduation in May 2026 for the duration of the role.  

• Experience:

• Has a cattle-feeding background and appreciates the value of capturing data for cattle performance.
• Candidate has experience with CRM programs and is comfortable documenting call notes, organizing pre-call plans, and updating customer information.
• Excellent communication skills in working cross functionally with external (feed companies, feedlot software companies, nutritionists) and internal stakeholders – such as sales representatives, technical consultants, Elanco Knowledge Solutions (EKS), HGS and Marketing to best advance new prospects.
• Proficiency in core computer systems (intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – primarily Microsoft Excel) and willingness to learn the functionality of feedlot accounting and feed software programs.
• Self-starter regarding work ethic; willingness to learn sales and data best practices; and willingness to uphold the core Elanco values.

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

Previous experience working in the animal health industry as an intern or part time employee, calling on customers, and educating them on a portfolio of products. Additional Information:

• Travel: Candidate will efficiently organize, plan and schedule customer appointments and travel necessary for product advancement.

• Location: Field based colleagues, near I-29 corridor, that can focus on the Upper Midwest, with majority of time working with farmer feeders based in Iowa, eastern Nebraska, southeast South Dakota, and southern Minnesota  

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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