Senior District Manager - Maharashtra

At Elanco (NYCE: 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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!
• Senior District Manager is accountable for effective management and development of people.
• Efficient management of comprehensive product mix, efficient stock management and hence attains business objectives of EAH.
• Maintaining customer relationship & build trust & confidence over the products.
• He will be responsible for the business operations and implementation of company strategies in the market through a team of business executives.
• Attain or exceed sales budgets quarter-wise.
• Ensure that all brands contribute to growth & sales objectives.
• Develop and implement new sales initiatives, strategies & programs to capture new / key demographic.
• Ensure all Areas in the region are meeting the sales objectives.
• Control expense budgets in line with company objectives.
• Mentoring & coaching of team members to improve their skills & performance. Create Developmental Plan for all the respective team members.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required;
• Master’s degree (MS/MBA) preferred.

Other Skills & Knowledge:
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
• Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 12 + years of experience in Animal Health / Pharma or Related Business
• Candidate should have good communication skills
• Effective Leadership qualities, should lead a team of 1 – 5 sales personnel.
• Excellent ability to interact with diverse staff.
• Good consulting, communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience in negotiation and relationship management.
• Ability to network with various line functions within a highly matrixes organization
• Strong work ethic and ability to work and make decisions independently
• Animal Health or related business and industry knowledge is a plus
• Proven strategic skills combined with ability to implement.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, ****** orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status