Job Description

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:Technical Sales Specialist

As a Technical Sales Specialist, you will provide critical technical support for the AHV product range, serving internal marketing and sales teams as well as external veterinary professionals and corporate clients. In this role, you will collaborate with leadership to develop and implement product strategies, including the generation of supportive data to drive business growth.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide specialist technical knowledge on animal health products and diseases to internal teams, veterinarians, and farmers.

• Investigate and resolve product-related inquiries or complaints in alignment with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Oversee clinical and marketing trials to support existing products and new product development initiatives.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders including Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory, and industry opinion leaders to ensure technical alignment.

• Contribute technical expertise to marketing campaigns and materials while ensuring all activities comply with Elanco SOPs and budgetary guidelines.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education Degree in Veterinary Medicine registrable in New Zealand

• Experience: Professional experience working within small and large animal veterinary practices

• Top Skills: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong technical animal health aptitude

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

• Sound analytical and data interpretation skills

• Proven negotiation and influencing capabilities

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with PromoMats or similar marketing sign-off platforms

• Ability to manage resources and project budgets effectively

Additional Information:

Location: New Zealand

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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