District Manager (Key Account) Kolkata HQ

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: District Manager - Kolkata

As the District Manager, you will have full business responsibility for sales within the Kolkata district, promoting Elanco products through techno-marketing expertise and business development. In this role, you’ll be responsible for implementing marketing strategies to drive long-term sustainable growth while collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage and consistently achieve assigned sales targets, volume, and value objectives within budget and policy parameters.

• Build and maintain positive, long-term relationships with customers, veterinarians, and key accounts through value-added services.

• Ensure product distribution, stock weight, and visibility of products across the assigned network.

• Plan and execute brand marketing events and new product launches in collaboration with the marketing team.

• Monitor sales promotions and activities to ensure alignment with plans and take corrective actions as needed.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine) or equivalent level of experience

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in sales or business management

• Techno-marketing skills and business development expertise

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience in the Animal Health industry
• Proven ability to manage trading terms and maximize return on investment
• Experience in merchandising and brand strategy execution
• Strong communication skills for linking field activities with top management

Additional Information:

Travel: 90% travel

Location: Kolkata, India

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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