Account Manager - Central North Island

About Elanco

Elanco, a leading global company in animal health, focuses on innovation and providing products to prevent and treat diseases in both farm animals and pets. Driven by our vision of enhancing food and companionship to enrich life, we aim to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society, and Our People.

We take pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes innovation and creativity. Join us to collaborate with dynamic professionals and develop skills that will advance your career.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Account Manager for the Central North Island region as part of our Farm Animal Business (FAB) team. In this senior territory management role, you will be responsible for meeting annual sales targets within your territory and supporting Elanco New Zealand's overall sales and profitability goals by cultivating strong customer relationships and executing strategic plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture professional relationships with customers to support sales and promotion of Elanco's farm animal product portfolio.
• Develop and execute comprehensive territory strategies and manage local marketing budgets to drive growth and sales achievements.
• Control territory-related expenses to help meet regional profit targets.
• Ensure compliance with internal systems like Elanco Connect and provide timely, insightful reports on territory performance and product sales.
• Maintain clear and prompt communication with internal teams and respond effectively to customer inquiries.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• At least two years' experience in B2B sales.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications along with strong negotiation and communication capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate education in Business or Marketing.
• Previous professional experience in business or marketing roles.
• Background or affiliation with the animal health or agricultural industry.

Additional Details

Location: Central North Island, New Zealand

Elanco supports candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourages applications even if all qualifications are not met, believing that potential matters.

Benefits and Perks

• A collaborative work culture aligned with strong values promoting growth.
• Extra leave benefits beyond the statutory minimum.
• Recognition and reward programs to acknowledge contributions.
• Employee Wellbeing support including Employee Assistance Programs.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.

Diversity and Hiring Practices

Elanco is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to non-discrimination regardless of age, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Recruitment Technology

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