Technical Consultant (Dairy)

Your Responsibilities:

Sales and Marketing Support

Work closely with customers and serve as an active member of account teams

Identify and position opportunities for customers to use Elanco products

Actively participate in account planning and incorporate Elanco’s value strategy

Participate in the development and deployment of training events and materials

Aide in the planning and preparation for new product launches

Implement Elanco’s value strategy at the customer level

Customer and Technical Leadership

Train and coach Elanco personnel on disease, products, and industry practices

Build relationships with and influence external customers, consultants, and academics

Identify avenues to deliver value beyond product to customers

Maintain good standing with and influence of key industry organizations

Research and Innovation

Conduct research utilizing approved Elanco products

Align research with business needs and brand specific lifecycle planning

Ensure publication of research studies in scientific meetings and peer reviewed journals

Assist with R&D requests and product line extensions

Business Leadership

Effectively communicate within technical team and account teams

Identify opportunities and threats for customers and Elanco

Influence long range strategy and product positioning

Identify external talent for technical and other roles within Elanco

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

Education: PhD in Dairy Nutrition and Physiology.

Required Experience: 3-5 years of experience in dairy industry.

Understands dairy operations and has credibility to influence successful dairy consultants.

Candidate must have an expertise in technical consultancy, with special emphasis on addressing customer concerns or needs.

Demonstrated success as a dairy nutritional consultant to US dairy farms.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

Candidate must have a thorough understanding of the US dairy industry.

Excellent communication (written and oral) capability.

Experience/knowledge/skills related to dairy environmental sustainability.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work in a team environment.

Additional Information:

• Travel Requirements: 50%
• Location: Field Based, Upper Mid-west US (preferably WI)

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!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $118,300 to $197,500 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees.

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

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