About the Role
As a Livestock Sales Representative, you will be part of the commercial team to maximize the sales of livestock medicines, feed, and additives within the Hokkaido region. You will manage distribution partners and engage directly with producers and veterinarians to drive business growth.
Responsibilities
- Execute sales activities to achieve targets, identifying market opportunities and tracking performance using CRM and management tools.
- Develop and implement strategic sales action plans based on market research and competitive analysis.
- Manage key accounts, including major distributors and large-scale users, to ensure strong partnerships and product penetration.
- Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, such as R&D and Regulatory, to meet the diverse needs of external stakeholders.
- Optimize sales expenses and resources to maximize the impact of the Elanco product portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in sales across various sectors.
- Valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skills
- Proven sales experience within the livestock or animal health industry.
- Ability to rapidly acquire technical knowledge.
- Ability to identify customer needs.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Value-based selling.
- Resilient mindset.
- Strong motivation to achieve and exceed stretch goals.
- Ability to work independently in a remote territory.
- Maintain global perspectives.
Location
- Hokkaido, Japan
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- 3+ years of sales experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
About the Company
- Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole.
- With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities.
- At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet.
- Learn more at www.elanco.com.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
