Strategic Account Manager
ElancoGauteng, South Africa
Posted November 20, 2025
60000 - 90000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
Job Description
We are seeking a Strategic Account Manager to drive sales growth and develop trusted relationships with strategic accounts in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a key commercial professional, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic account plans, managing key distributors and producers, and offering value-added solutions to achieve sales targets and grow market share.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science, Animal Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in key account management or sales within the animal health industry, ideally with experience in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
- Fluency in English (and French, proficiency in Portuguese would be a significant advantage).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret market data and make informed decisions.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
