About this role
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: Sales Assistant Manager As a sales assistant manager, you will provide high-quality product knowledge and territory management to achieve company sales targets. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing Elanco’s therapeutic solutions through strategic selling, technical expertise, and building strong customer relationships.
Your Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute 90-day Action Plans and routing plans to achieve sales goals and manage product inventory and receivables. • Apply scientific and product knowledge to deliver technical messages that meet specific customer needs while addressing competitive threats and objections. • Build and maintain strategic business relationships with customers, gatekeepers, and regional distributors to ensure high-quality service and advocacy. • Analyze territory metrics and market information to identify business growth opportunities and provide accurate sales forecasts. • Act as a liaison between Elanco, regional distributors, and customers to ensure prompt resolution of questions, concerns, or complaints.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field. • Experience: A minimum of 1 year of sales experience with a proven track record. • Strong skills in strategic account management and territory analysis.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or a related technical field. • Experience within the animal health industry. • Knowledge of local regulatory guidelines and Good Promotional Practices (GPP). • Proven ability to leverage customer insights and personality profiling to adjust selling techniques.
Additional Information: Travel: 80% Location: Taipei, Taiwan
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!
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