Dairy Sales Representative, US Farm Animal (Territory: Western Wisconsin/Minnesota)

Dairy Sales Representative, US Farm Animal (Territory: Western Wisconsin/Minnesota) (Education) 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 Dairy Territory Sales Representative, you'll create demand and secure sales by delivering and demonstrating the value of Elanco Animal Health products to direct customers and influencers. As a Territory Sales Representative, you'll manage the territory through a yearly action plan, account plans, expense management and appropriate communications consistent with Elanco's dairy business unit marketing and sales objectives. The sales territory consists of Dairy producers, veterinarians, nutritionists, feed companies and distribution contacts. Your Responsibilities: Understand customer needs to provide valuable solutions through Elanco products, ensuring a customer-centric approach in all interactions. Conduct thorough territory planning and analysis, including account planning and budget management, to optimize sales strategies and achieve targets. Demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration skills by working seamlessly across teams, internally and externally, with effective communication to drive shared goals. Advance business opportunities for customers and Elanco by gaining a deep understanding of complex customers and influencers within the Dairy industry Maintain a data-driven approach, constantly benchmarking and understanding customer needs, with an active listening and can-do attitude to drive results. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree in business, agriculture or agricultural related field or High School Diploma/ GED with equivalent level of experience Preferred Experience: 3+ years of experience and knowledge of the Dairy industry Previous experience with Veterinary and/or Nutritional professions/industry Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Elanco Animal Health does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Prior experience in sales within the Dairy industry, demonstrating a solid understanding of the sector. Candidates with strong leadership skills will be highly regarded, showcasing the ability to lead and drive sales initiatives effectively. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. A strong passion for animal agriculture and specifically the Dairy business is desired, reflecting genuine enthusiasm and commitment to the industry. Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, dairy management and feeding software Familiarity with, or willingness to learn, concepts related to dairy sustainability and emission reduction markets Additional Information: Travel: This territory includes dairy customers in northern and western Wisconsin and Minnesota and will require approximately 50% travel Location: Successful candidate should reside within the geography, ideal location Minneapolis Don't meet every single requirement?Studies have shown underrepresented 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 Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $85,900 to $143,100 depending partly on the successful candidate's qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. 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 may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice. Salary Minimum: 114500Salary Maximum: 114500 #J-18808-Ljbffr Elanco in