Farm Animal Sales Intern (Summer 2025)

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. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

Company Overview:

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: US Farm Animal Sales Intern

As a Farm Animal Sales Intern, you will be part of one of Farm Animal Commercial team (Beef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Channel, Retail or Marketing) delivering on a highly impactful business project to help elevate the US Farm Animal Commercial organization.

Your Responsibilities:

• Define, execute, and deliver on outlined project within your assigned territory
• Track and present results to relevant Farm Animal Leadership

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Currently enrolled in undergrad studies in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agriculture Education (or related studies)
• Experience with farm animal health or livestock or agriculture industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent phone, speaking, and presentation skills
• Highly motivated, driven leaders proven to be self-motivated with a high-level of responsibility and professionalism

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Have a passion and interest for agriculture
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work exceptionally well independently and with minimal supervision
• Ability to make decisions within the context of uncertainty and ambiguity
• Have a customer-focused mindset

Additional Information:

• Location: Field-Based – Various locations throughout the United States

Our Internship Program

Our internship program is designed to provide students with experiences! Internships are project based and comprised of business-critical needs. All interns have the opportunity to significantly impact Elanco’s success over the summer and kickstart a career that counts.

• Internship Dates: May 19th – August 8th (12 Weeks)
• Competitive salary: $20-$40/hour (dependent upon major and year in school)
• Networking events
• Assigned mentors
• Professional development opportunities
• Optional all-inclusive housing for $150 per week or a $4000 housing stipend (ONLY for Sales and Kansas City/Elwood interns)
• Full time roles or additional internships for interns with outstanding performance

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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. 

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

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