US Pet Health Veterinary Sales Representative – Katie, Texas - Elanco

As a Veterinary Sales Representative on the US Pet Health team, you’ll engage with veterinary customers to achieve a sales goal with Elanco products within an assigned geography. Pet Health Veterinary Field Representatives will play an important role in our success as we embark on a historic launch period for Elanco Animal Health and the Pet Health Organization. 

Your 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 executing sales objectives and strategies with corporate own hospitals. 

• 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. 

• Responsible for spending a defined amount of time in the field executing face to face meetings with hospital influencers.  

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

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or High School Diploma/ GED with equivalent level of experience 

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in companion animal veterinary pharmaceutical sales or equivalent selling experience in a competitive selling environment or previous Elanco intern 

• Top Skills: Team first approach with a hustle mentality and eagerness to win 

• 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. 

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

• 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 

Additional Information: 

• Travel: 25-50% 

• US Remote: Field-based role in which you operate from your home but serve customers in a predefined area   

• Territory Location:  

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!  

Elanco Benefits and Perks: 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include: 

• 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