Account Manager PH Retail NL

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: Account Manager Retail

As an Account Manager Retail, you will play a vital role in driving retail sales of Elanco Pet Health products in the South & West Netherlands. In this role, you will be a crucial link between Elanco and our valued retail partners, responsible for fostering strong relationships with pet shop owners and staff to execute commercial and technical initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Reach sales objectives through the execution of Account Plans, Performance Goals, and specific quarterly Leading Indicators with targeted accounts.
• Cultivate customer relationships and transfer key messages and scientific information about Elanco Pet Health products to pet shop owners and staff.
• Implement and execute an annual plan with Key Accounts in alignment with the Sales Manager and Marketing team.
• Initiate and execute merchandising projects and sampling activities to optimize product sales.
• Maintain disciplined reporting of call reports, customer visits, and market information within the CRM.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business-to-business (B2B) sales or equivalent selling experience within a competitive environment
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and verbal) and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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

• Experience in the animal health industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling presentations
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, anticipate future market trends, and develop innovative solutions
• Personal accountability with high levels of autonomy, pro-activity, and strong organizational skills
• Empathy and passion for animal health

Additional Information:
Travel: Varies (Some overnight travel and weekend/evening work may be required)

Location: South & West Netherlands

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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