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Territory Manager at Elanco in NZ - Auckland
Job Description
Territory Manager
Location: NZ - Auckland
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: Territory Manager – Pet Health Products
As the Territory Manager – Pet Health Products, you will be part of Elanco’s leading Pet Health business in New Zealand, promoting products that support the wellbeing of pets and their families. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing veterinary and retail accounts across the Lower North Island, driving sales growth, strengthening partnerships, and delivering outstanding customer support.
Your Responsibilities:
Promote and sell Elanco’s Pet Health product range in a territory that spans from Taranaki across to Gisborne and down to Wellington.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with veterinary clinics and pet retail customers.
Conduct training programs to enhance customer knowledge and support business partnerships.
Provide technical assistance and ensure effective product use and positioning.
Achieve territory sales objectives while managing budgets and territory expenditure.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
Experience: Minimum 2 years of sales experience in a business-to-business environment, ideally with account or territory management exposure.
Top Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills; ability to work autonomously, stay organized, and achieve results in a dynamic field role.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):
Experience in animal health, pet care, or veterinary industry.
A passion for pets and an understanding of pet health products.
Proven ability to influence, train, and motivate customers.
Self-driven, proactive mindset with a focus on delivering results.
Excellent collaboration skills within a team environment.
Additional Information:
Travel: Frequent travel required within the Lower North Island (including overnight stays).
Location: Ideally based centrally within the territory.
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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