District Manager - Pune

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: District Sales Manager

As a District Sales Manager, you will have full business responsibility for the assigned area, driving sustainable growth through techno-marketing skills and business development. You will lead a team of Area Business Managers and Executives to implement company marketing strategies and deliver value-added services to our customers.

Your Responsibilities:

• •Lead and develop a team of Area Business Managers and Executives to achieve quarterly sales budgets and business objectives.
• •Implement marketing plans and key cycle activities effectively to ensure all brands contribute to regional growth.
• •Manage comprehensive product mixes and efficient stock levels to meet animal health business goals.
• •Maintain strong relationships with veterinarians, key accounts, and retailers while providing value-added services.
• •Control regional expense budgets and provide strategic market inputs to the marketing department.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• •Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine, or equivalent
• •Experience: Min 7 years of experience in sales management or animal health.
• •Key skills: Techno-marketing proficiency and people management for performance development.

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

• •Proven track record in achieving sales growth across diverse product portfolios.
• •Experience in stock management and expense budget control.
• •Strong collaborative skills for working across Marketing, Finance, and EEM functions.

Additional Information:

Travel: 50%

Location: India

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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