Brand Manager, Dairy

Your Role

As a Brand Manager on the Dairy Marketing Team, you will be a key leader within the US Marketing organization, responsible for driving the strategy and success of brands within our dairy portfolio. In this role, you will champion your brands to advance our mission of supporting dairy producers and the animals in their care.

You will partner closely with sales, finance, and technical teams to build and execute impactful marketing plans that deliver on both customer needs and Elanco’s financial goals. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow as a marketer and make a significant contribution to a core segment of our business.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual marketing plans.
• Influence cross-functional teams to drive brand growth.
• Manage the brand's budget and P&L to achieve financial objectives.
• Analyze market data, customer insights, and competitive trends to identify new opportunities.
• Oversee the development of marketing communications and promotional materials.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Ag Marketing, Agribusiness, or a related field.
• Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in brand management or marketing.
• Top Skills:
• Demonstrated experience in developing and executing strategic marketing plans.
• Proven ability to understand data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and P&L statements.

What will give you a competitive edge

• Experience within the animal health or dairy industry.
• MBA or advanced degree in a related field.
• Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Experience with marketing analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve complex problems.

Additional Information

• Travel: 20%
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Additional information

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized 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 Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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