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Sales Trainer - Companion Animal - Elanco: Eli Lilly and Company

For more than 130 years, Lilly has been dedicated to meeting the health care needs of people in the United States and around the world. We address these needs primarily by developing innovative medicines—investing a higher percentage of our sales in research and development than any other major pharmaceutical company. If you are interested in being considered for employment with a “Best in Class” Pharmaceutical company, please review the following opportunity:

Sales Trainer – Companion Animal - Elanco

Within the Global Marketing and Sales Group for Companion Animals for Elanco Animal Health, the purpose of the position is to drive the creation and execution of sales training and business operations support. This will include training of Elanco Companion Animal field sales and channel partners, analyzing business operations, and CRM implementation.

KEY OBJECTIVES/DELIVERABLES:

• Execute training programs with Elanco CAH and distributors throughout the year. This would include but not be limited to meetings, special training events, product launches.
  
• Assist in new hire training of field sales reps, inside sales reps, and distributor partners.
  
• Execute Elanco CAH field training activities as needed and identified.
  
• Develop sales training materials to be used with Elanco CAH and distributor partners. This would include new product materials as well as existing product materials.
  
• Execute certain Elanco CAH business processes, especially those related to training and development of CAH personnel.
  
  

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors Degree
  
• At least 3 years experience in companion animal veterinary pharmaceutical sales or similar experience.
  
• In-depth knowledge of companion animal veterinary products.
  
• In-depth knowledge of the Companion Animal Market and products available.
  
• Relocation to Indianapolis is required. Office is located in Greenfield, IN.
  
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
  
  

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/PREFERENCES:

• Ability to influence without authority.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent speaking and presentation skills.
  
• Ability to convey messages and motivate various audiences.
  
• Ability to make decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity.
  
• Strategic thinking.
  
• Strong planning and execution skills.
  
• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.
  
• Advanced degree in business or work experience as sales trainer are both positives attributes.
  
  

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:

• Travel: Approximately 30% initially, likely increasing upon product launches. May include very limited international travel.
  
  

Lilly credits its exceptional employees for its successes, and knows the key to ongoing achievement lies in attracting and retaining the best people. A company rich in heritage, Lilly employs individuals, conducts research and markets products worldwide. By providing for the unmet needs of our customers through a continuous stream of innovation, we will outgrow all competitors.

Lilly earns consistent and wide recognition for creating an exceptional work environment while maintaining our highly regarded reputation in the Pharmaceutical Industry and Community:

• FORTUNE Most Globally Admired Companies™
  
• FORTUNE Top Companies for Leaders in North America™
  
• Chronicle of Philanthropy Most Generous Companies in the US
  
• Business Week Magazine Best Places To Launch A Career™
  
• Information Week 500 Most Innovative Users of Technology
  
• Science Magazine Best Companies for Scientists™
  
• The Scientist Best Places to Work in the Industry™
  
• Black Enterprise Top 40 Companies for Diversity
  
• Working Mother Best Companies for Working Mothers™
  
  

LILLY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER