Retail Business Manager

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!

As Retail Business Manager, you will be instrumental in establishing Elanco's footprint in the retail market for Pet Health. In this role, you’ll be responsible for driving profitable sales growth, optimizing financial performance, and managing the online business to maximize sales and profitability.

• Establish and expand Elanco's retail market presence for Pet Health, ensuring financial goals are met and business growth is achieved.
• Develop and execute strategies for pricing, promotion, and product range management, leveraging industry and consumer trends to maximize sales and profitability.
• Oversee all aspects of the online business, including e-commerce platform management, inventory forecasting, shipping, and customer experience.
• Drive profitable sales growth by creating and implementing annual promotional plans with e-commerce accounts and optimizing financial performance through P&L management.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop best-in-class product content, utilize e-commerce channels for marketing activation, and forecast sales.

• Bachelor’s Degree (BSc/BA).
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of implementing digital marketing concepts such as SEO, social media, display, and affiliate channels
• Strong analytical skills and excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication (written and verbal) skills.

• An MBA is considered an asset.
• Relevant experience in the Pet Health industry.
• Relevant e-commerce omni-channel sales experience.
• Strategic thinker with a business-ownership mindset, driven by innovation and personal growth.
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships with e-commerce retailers and manage vendor relationships.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown under recognized 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