District Sales Manager - Lucknow

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 - Lucknow

As a District Sales Manager, you will be part of the India Dairy team to deliver sustainable growth and innovation to our customers.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing strategic account plans, fostering key industry relationships, and driving Value Beyond Product (VBP) across the region.

Your Responsibilities:


* Develop and execute strategic account plans to maximize sales and deliver Value Beyond Product (VBP) for key dairy customers and stakeholders.


* Ensure business sustainability and growth by maintaining sales hygiene and achieving Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) objectives.


* Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Finance) and external partners (Veterinarians, Stockists) to expand the Elanco network and influence.


* Coordinate with channel partners to ensure smooth execution of sales and monitor financial parameters for regional business health.


* Identify and resolve complex business challenges independently, leveraging dairy industry knowledge to anticipate and adjust to market trends.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science, Agriculture, or a related field


* Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in animal health sales or business management


* Strategic account management and high-level stakeholder influence skills

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


* Proven track record in the Dairy industry within the India market


* Strong financial acumen and experience managing Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE) metrics


* Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority


* History of delivering Value Beyond Product (VBP) to key accounts


* Proficiency in CRM tools and data-driven territory management

Additional Information:

Travel: 50%

Location: Mumbai, India - Field Based

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