Pet Health Sales Representative- (Territory: Everett, WA)

As a leading global animal health company, Elanco delivers innovative products and services to improve the health of pets and farm animals around the world because we believe making animals’ lives better, makes life better. Since 1954, we have provided solutions that support veterinarians, farmers and pet owners to advance our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco’s promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being.

Position Summary:

Within the Global Marketing and Sales Group in US Pet Health for Elanco Animal Health, the purpose of the Sales Representatives will be to achieve a sales budget with the Elanco products within an assigned geography. The field representatives will play an important role in the overall planning and continued launch of the Pet Health Business Unit. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides a key leadership role for distributor representatives within their assigned geography.

• Responsible for product placement with targeted accounts in assigned geographical area.

• Responsible for completing a territory business plan with key essential wins identified as part of the plan. Executing the plan as the year progresses will be expected.

• Territory representative will complete all set objectives, achieve sales goals while operating within an assigned expense budget.

• Key liaison with local veterinary associations coordinating efforts surrounding the state VMA meetings.

• Representative will be responsible for setting up and executing launch meetings in conjunction with veterinary services in support of each product launch.

 Must Haves / Basic Qualifications:

*Applicants must meet ALL Basic Qualifications to be considered.

• Bachelor’s Degree.

• At least 1 year experience in companion animal veterinary pharmaceutical sales or equivalent selling experience in a competitive selling environment or previous Elanco intern

• Must have a Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Nice to Have / Additional Skills & Preferences:

• Team First Approach

• Hustle mentality

• Eager to win

Additional Information:

• Ability to influence without authority

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent speaking and presentation skills

• Ability to convey messages and motivate various audiences

• Ability to make decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity

• Strategic thinking

• Strong Planning and Execution Skills

• In-depth knowledge of companion animal veterinary products

• In-depth knowledge of the Companion Animal Market and products available

• Advanced degree in business

Travel:

• 30-40%

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 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