Sales Intern – US Pet Health (Summer 2027)

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: Sales Intern – US Pet Health (Summer 2027) As a Summer 2027 US Pet Health Sales Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be able to jump into the Pet Health Veterinary Sales organization and call on your own assigned accounts. You’ll have key goals (as outlined in your project) and will conduct business as if you’re a full-time Pet Health Veterinary Sales Representative. Your Responsibilities: Support and implement assigned programs and initiatives within your territory Engage with veterinary customers and promote Elanco products and solutions using the Elanco sales process Build and maintain relationships with veterinary customers and other stakeholders within your territory Manage assigned activities, priorities, and follow-up to support territory objectives Track and present project and territory results to Pet Health Veterinary Sales Leadership What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Education : Currently enrolled in undergrad uate studies. The US Pet Health sales internship program is limited to candidates with an anticipated degree completion date between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 . Top S kills : Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively by phone, in person, and through presentations. Highly motivated and self-driven, with a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism, and leadership. Driver certification or license is required , as this position will require travel . What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): Have an interest in animal health and/or veterinary medicine Experience in sales and/or customer service Excellent organizational and time management skills Proven to be self-motivated, with demonstrated high level of responsibility and professionalism Additional Information: Travel: Regular travel required in conducting customer visits via car Location: Field-Based – Various locations throughout the United States Elanco’s Internship Program Our internship program is designed to give students meaningful, hands-on experience as they kickstart their careers. Internships are project-based and focused on business-critical needs, giving every intern the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Elanco’s success over the summer. At the heart of the experience is our belief that making life better for animals makes life better. Internship Dates: May 1 7 th – August 6 th , 2027 Competitive S alary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school) Professional Development: Networking events , assigned mentors, and learning resources are provided. Housing: Financial support and help securing housing is available Future opportunities: High-performing interns may be considered for full-time roles or additional internships, based on business needs. 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 Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.