Territory Manager - Coimbatore
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.
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Your Role: Territory Sales Manager - Dairy
As a Territory Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and strengthening Elanco’s presence in the assigned region by engaging with veterinary professionals, farm owners, and distributors. Your role will focus on building strong customer relationships, executing company strategies, and ensuring timely product movement and payment collection.
Your Responsibilities:
- Meet with veterinarians and other key customers to promote animal health products and generate profitable sales.
- Collaborate with distributors to drive product liquidation and encourage repeat purchasing.
- Follow up on outstanding payments from customers and distributors to ensure timely collections.
- Implement company strategies in the field, monitor competitor activity, and provide timely feedback.
- Achieve sales targets and maintain accurate records of customer and territory data.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, or a related field.
- Experience: Prior experience in animal health or pharmaceutical sales, preferably in a territory-based role.
- Top Skills: Strong communication, relationship management, and sales execution skills.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):
- Strong understanding of the animal health market, including veterinary channels and livestock farming.
- Experience working with distributors and managing accounts receivable.
- Proven ability to meet sales targets and execute field strategies effectively.
- High levels of ethics, self-discipline, and accountability.
- Proficiency in reporting systems and Microsoft Office tools.
Additional Information:
- Location: Based in India - field-based role covering an assigned sales territory.
- Travel: Frequent travel required within the assigned region for customer engagement and distributor meetings.
- Must attend company meetings and training sessions as scheduled and comply with all company policies and reporting systems.
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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