Sales Intern - US Farm Animal (Summer 2027)
Taken at the midpoint of its range, $62,400/yr, this role pays less than the middle Sales Development (SDR & BDR) opening on the board today ($75k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $57.9k–$125k/yr.
The posting
Your Role: Sales Intern - US Farm Animal (Summer 2027)
As a Summer 2027 US Farm Animal Sales Intern with Elanco Animal Health, you will be part of one of Farm Animal Commercial team (Beef, Dairy, Swine, Poultry, Channel, or Retail ) delivering on a highly impactful business project to help elevate the US Farm Animal Commercial organization.
Your Responsibilities
- Define, execute, and deliver on an assigned project within your designated sales territory, working independently while partnering with the broader Farm Animal team
- Engage directly with customers through farm and clinic visits, customer meetings, and field activities to understand their needs and gain firsthand experience with the business
- Collaborate with sales representatives and cross-functional partners to gather information, identify opportunities, and develop solutions that support your territory and project goals
- Analyze customer, territory, and market insights to inform your project, track progress, and develop actionable recommendations
- Present project findings, results, and recommendations to relevant Farm Animal Leadership at the conclusion of the internship
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)
- Education : Currently enrolled in undergrad studies in Animal Science, Agribusiness, Agriculture Education (or related studies)
- Experience: Experience with farm animal health or livestock or agriculture industry
- 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.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
- Bring a strong interest and enthusiasm 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
- 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.
Taken from Elanco's own posting, last seen live on 3 Nov 2026.
About Elanco
Parasiticides, vaccines, therapeutics, feed additives and nutritional health products for pets and livestock, sold to veterinary clinics, livestock producers, feed companies, retailers and distributors.
Pay schedule: Elanco pays its reps a base salary plus an annual company bonus tied to company and individual performance, with a sales incentive bonus program in Canada; its summer sales interns earn an hourly wage and drive to customer visits.
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