Assistant Manager- Marketing

Job Description 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: Assistant Marketing Manager - Poultry As the Assistant Marketing Manager, you will support the Senior Marketing Manager in driving executional marketing excellence for the Poultry portfolio. In this role, you will help translate global/regional strategies into local activation plans, deliver brand growth, and ensure marketing programs are aligned with business objectives. You will also work with cross-functional teams to execute campaigns, support forecasting, and strengthen customer insights. Your Responsibilities - Execute marketing plans in partnership with the Senior Marketing Manager, ensuring alignment with global/regional strategies and local business needs. - Support development and activation of strategies and campaigns for assigned Poultry brands, working closely with Sales and other internal stakeholders. - Lead or co-lead delivery of marketing programs, cycle plans, customer education materials, and compliance-approved artwork. - Track key performance metrics, identify gaps vs. plan, and adjust execution accordingly. - Build customer understanding through field visits (min. 1 week per month), market intelligence, pricing support, and customer-insight initiatives. What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications) - Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Science, or related field. - Experience: Minimum 2-4 years in marketing, product management, or related commercial roles (preferably animal health, pharmaceutical, or agri-business). - Top 2 skills: Strong executional marketing capability + cross-functional collaboration and customer-centric mindset. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) . Experience in poultry, livestock, veterinary, or agriculture-related sectors. . Prior involvement in brand activation, campaign development, or field-based customer engagement. . Understanding of forecasting, pricing, and sales planning processes. . Ability to manage agencies and deliver high-quality marketing materials. . Experience working in matrix environments or regional/global organisations. Additional Information . Travel: Approximately 20-30% annually (including field visits and customer meetings). . Location: India (Hybrid work environment depending on company policy). Don't meet every single requirementStudies 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 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