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Position Title:
Junior Technical Consultant Pet Health Benelux
Supervisor Title: Head of Business Unit Pet Health Benelux
Job Level:
P1
Position Type:
100%
Job Function:
Location:
Antwerp- Belgium/ Utrecht - Netherlands
Revision Date
March 2024
Position Description
The primary role of the Junior Technical Consultant is to provide scientific knowledge, technical support training and veterinary support for the parasitology pet health portfolio to the PH sales teams and to Pet Health customers in Belgium and the Netherlands. The role also provides a unique opportunity to initiate and manage technical activities in order to maximize current and future sales of Elanco antiparasitic products.
Reports to Head of Business Unit Pet Health, Benelux
Functions, Duties, Tasks
Junior Technical Consultant
provides technical input for the overall Para Pet Health business strategy in Belgium and the Netherlandssupports the marketing positioning of current products and claims through technical inputs, creative thinking and plays a key role in training and coaching the sales teams for specified areas/ products (parasitology).works closely with the account managers of the different regions for the development of technical activities in order to become a strong value adding partner for Vets, SAMs, Retail and Pharmacists.provides support on technical questions and complaints related to our product portfolio including potential adverse events & pharmacovigilance reporting.is responsible for the technical accuracy of para promotional materials.Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications)
Veterinary qualificationDutch and French speaking (advanced or fluent)Empathy and passion for the PET health businessResult driven and team player able to work with a high degree of customer focus.Excellent organizational and implementations skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize.Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence and negotiation skills.Demonstrated ability of technical/scientific knowledge at appropriate levels.Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal.Strong sense of personal accountabilityAbility to develop long-term business relationships.Flexible to learn new products and diseases over time.Additional Preferences
Computer literateEnglish (verbal - written)Other Information
Location and expected travel
Elanco office and home locationTravel required within The Netherlands (regularly), Belgium (regularly) or the EMEA region (occasionally)Time schedule
35% technical training & value adding initiatives25% promotional material review15% technical questions & pharmacovigilance25% training / travel / miscellaneous