District Sales Manager - Pet Health - Ontario, Canada

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'll lead a high-performing sales team across Ontario.

With Elanco on the brink of historic launches, your leadership will be critical in driving transformative success.

Within the Pet Health Team of Elanco Animal Canada Limited, this role serves as the first line manager of Sales Representatives within an assigned geography and is responsible for the hiring, recognition and development of the sales team while demonstrating and coaching the Elanco values and behaviors.

Your Responsibilities:


* Leads district recruitment and talent development by hiring, onboarding, and coaching a high-performing team of sales representatives to promote Elanco’s Pet Health products and support channel partner efforts.


* Drives sales performance and strategic execution, ensuring sales targets are achieved or exceeded across all product categories while guiding successful product launches.


* Develops and implements district business plans, leveraging data and performance metrics to optimize resource allocation and deliver measurable business results.


* Collaborates cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and channel partners to execute marketing strategies, strengthen key partnerships, and support national and regional sales initiatives.


* Provides strong leadership and communication, managing team development, succession planning, and budget oversight while staying informed on industry trends to inform strategy and decision-making.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.


* Experience: 5+ years in animal health sales or managing sales teams.


* Leadership Skills: Strong coaching abilities to drive performance and results.

Additional Information:


* Location: Greater Toronto Area

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