US Pet Health Veterinary Sales Representative – Seattle, Washington - Elanco
Greenfield, IN 46140
About the Job
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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.
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!
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:
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
