At Elanco (NYCE: 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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

Job Title: (Technical) Account manager intestinal health (South) Netherlands

Reporting: Sales Manager Poultry BNL

Department: Elanco Benelux

Location: NL

Position Description:

The (Technical) Account Manager (TAM) is a key affiliate position for delivering customer value to our poultry accounts and stakeholders (nutritionists, feed advisors, farmers, vets). This is a field-based account manager role (75%) with the possibility to manage and execute technical business-oriented projects (25%).

The ultimate objective is to add significant value to our customers and to improve the overall business results of Elanco’s intestinal health portfolio.

Position Objectives/Responsibilities:

• Create and capture customer and Elanco value with our poultry customers, personally and in conjunction with colleagues
• Develop plans and align within the poultry team in order to maximize our impact
• Initiate and pursue product and non-product value-added strategies for all account levels, up to the farmer
• Be recognized by our customers as a valuable sparring partner, also beyond Elanco’s product portfolio
• Identify and capture market opportunities for our poultry portfolio and services
• Manage and execute technical business-oriented projects
• Able and accountable to conduct & execute ‘field demo-trials’
• Pro-actively represent Elanco with key stakeholders, key opinion leaders and customers, positioning our products, services, capabilities and corporate brand
• Master consultative skills and strategic planning

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• MSc in animal science or veterinary medicine or academic title with interest for animal science
• Great business acumen, customer focus and a passion for customer interactions in the field
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Animal sector
• Effective presenter of technical materials in both written and oral forums is key
• Should have a good understanding of basic trial designs
• Should have excellent “people skills”
• Proven analytical capabilities
• Overnights may occur
• English: written and oral

Additional Skills

• Understanding of the poultry industry, business drivers, production metrics and passion for the
• poultry business and its stakeholders
• Self-aware and reliable
• Strong sense of personal accountability, result-driven, and timely in execution
• Sense of curiosity with investigative skills
• Proven problem solving ability with consultative mindset

Elanco

At Elanco, we offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic work environment where you can be yourself, learn and grow. Join our dedicated team and discover the numerous benefits of working for a leading international company in the animal health industry.

What we offer:

• Dedicated Team: Collaborate with passionate professionals committed to achieving excellent performance and making a positive impact on the world of poultry health.
• Room for Humor: At Elanco, we believe in an enjoyable work environment. Humor promotes team spirit and makes the workday even more pleasant.
• Collaboration with European Poultry Specialist: Learn and work alongside experts in poultry in Europe, contributing to the health and well-being of poultry worldwide.
• Self-Development: At Elanco, we encourage continuous self-development. You have the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge, fostering your professional growth.
• Autonomy in the Workplace: We believe in the power of autonomy. You have the freedom and trust to work independently and explore innovative ideas. At Elanco, we encourage creativity, and a good idea is given the space to be tested.

At Elanco, we invest in our employees and strive for a stimulating work environment where everyone can flourish and contribute to our collective success. Join our team and experience the challenging opportunities that Elanco has to offer for your professional and personal growth!

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status