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

As a Sales Representative, Companion Animal Business Unit, you will be responsible for achieving sales objectives within an assigned geography by promoting Elanco’s companion animal portfolio. This field-based role plays a critical part in product launches, distributor leadership, and strengthening relationships within the veterinary community.
 

Your Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for Elanco companion animal products within an assigned territory

• Provide leadership and direction to distributor representatives within the territory

• Develop, execute, and manage a territory business plan aligned to key growth objectives

• Drive product placement and execution with targeted veterinary accounts

• Partner with veterinary associations and support state VMA meetings and product launch activities
   

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of sales experience in companion animal veterinary pharmaceuticals or equivalent competitive sales experience, including prior Elanco internship experience

• Core Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, plan, and execute effectively
   

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Ability to influence without direct authority

• Strong presentation skills with the ability to motivate diverse audiences

• Strategic thinking and decision-making in ambiguous environments

• In-depth knowledge of the companion animal veterinary market and products

• Advanced degree in business or a related field
   

Additional Information

• Travel: 10–25%

• Location: Field-based role within assigned geography, United States

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