Assistant Manager Technical Service

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 Were driven by our vision of xe2x80x98Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our approach to sustainability the Elanco Healthy Purposexe2x84xa2 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 youll 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 Primary Function Responsible to establish the need for the Elanco products and programs in the assigned areas territorys Regular follow up with the customers for technical service Responsible to serve and walk the customers through various options and converting the concern phase to decision making Primary Accountabilities Responsibilities Support the key top account of the sales person in the assigned territorys poultry farms feed mills by providing information on nutrition management health and doing reformulation of feed Trouble-shooting the customers problems and promote products programs amongst customers Conducting trials to demonstrate the benefits of products programs Organize Participate in regional meetings seminars to educate customers on nutrition Visiting the important customers at least once in 30 - 45 days Responsible to Report the market activity to the senior members of the organization Training the sales team technically and provide adequate knowledge to customers on nutrition farm management continuously Write papers popular articles in journals technical articles on need of customers To provide technical services in the layer market and help meeting the sales targets as per the policies laid by the company Explore the market potential and identify strategies for entering into the new markets and or expansion of customer base Provide suggestions on management vaccinations feed formulations to maximize customer results and satisfaction Organize farmers meeting and technical seminars whenever required Qualification Bachelor Masters degree of veterinary science animal science Management degree diploma MBA will be an added advantage Skills Knowledge Excellent knowledge of English and local language 8 to 12 years of related work experience Strong writing analytical and communication skills- including the ability to translate technical information 5 years experience in working with global leading animal health company or well-known local company Good Leadership and project Management skills Good command of English-speaking listening skill and computer skills Good team player and self-motivated In depth knowledge and 5 plus years experience with the functioning of the Government system A deep understanding of how policy decisions are made Strategic organizational and co-ordination skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a network Experience in animal health agriculture pharma and food chain is a plus 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