Apprentice Sales

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Job Summary: Support the execution of commercial plans and provide technical-commercial support for tracking and promoting Elanco products at points of sale. Key Highlights: 1. Commercial and technical support at points of sale 2. Improved product visibility and turnover 3. Implementation of marketing strategies **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!** Provide on-site support within the assigned territory to assist in executing commercial plans. The apprentice is capable of delivering commercial and technical support for monitoring Elanco product usage—handling basic aspects independently or addressing more complex matters with support from third parties (Technical Consultants, Demand Generators, or Sales Representatives). **Responsibilities, Duties, and Activities:** * Conduct visits to points of sale (POS) within the assigned territory; inspect inventory levels and expiration dates to alert the POS manager and/or Demand Generator about specific issues requiring resolution. * Enhance visibility of Elanco products at POS using personal influence and resources provided by Elanco. * Implement marketing and commercial strategies designed to improve product turnover and market penetration of focus products. * Support end-user sales and submit forms signed by the POS manager. * Report POS needs to the Sales Representative or Demand Generator. * Deliver key brand messages to Veterinarians and sales teams at Agropoints, Pet Shops, and Veterinary Clinics to ensure correct use and promotion of Elanco products. (5 per month) * Monitor end-user pricing for Elanco products and key competitors (Credelio, Advocate [endectocides]). * Develop in-depth knowledge of portfolio products to make recommendations aligned with label-approved usage, handle objections effectively, and encourage end-users to prefer Elanco products. * Plan and organize monthly visit schedules to optimize travel routes and time effectiveness. Demonstrate excellent time management, territory coverage, and business-area resource utilization. * Submit photographic evidence of store layout, product displays highlighting focus products (30 per month for each), and use/presentation of pet-themed POP materials with tutor (10 per month). * At the conclusion of the apprenticeship, present a success case resulting from their work. 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.