District Sales Manager - Pet Health - Canada West

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, Canada West

As the District Sales Manager for Canada West, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our Pet Health business, guiding a team of dedicated Sales Representatives to achieve and exceed sales targets.

In this role, you will be responsible for shaping the future of your district by recruiting, coaching, and developing a high-performing team.

You will own the regional business strategy, translating market insights into impactful execution that drives growth for our innovative product portfolio.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact by guiding a team through a dynamic and fast-paced landscape, fostering a culture of collaboration and success.

Your Responsibilities:

● Guide, coach, and develop a team of field sales representatives, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and performance management to build a high-performing and engaged district.

● Develop and execute the district business plan to meet or exceed sales targets across all product categories, ensuring successful product launch execution and strategic resource allocation.

● Serve as the subject matter expert for the Western Canada pet health market, analyzing industry trends, competitor activity, and business metrics to inform strategy and drive results.

● Manage the district's operating expense budget and collaborate with marketing and other internal partners to implement key partnership programs and marketing plans.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

● Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

● Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in sales management, preferably within the veterinary pharmaceutical or a related industry.

Must hold a valid Driver’s License.

● Top Skills: Proven ability to lead and coach a high-performing sales team to exceed targets; Strong strategic planning and business acumen with a deep understanding of the Animal Health market.

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

● Experience guiding a team through significant change, such as a major product launch or team restructure.

● Proven ...