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Technical Sales Consultant roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Management Consultant or Engineer categories, depending on your degree and the role's technical requirements. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry without a cap. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Your degree field must align directly with the position.
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Get Access To All JobsAt 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!
Position Overview
Within the Elanco US Pet Health Business Unit, the Customer Development Consulting Veterinarian (CDS Vet) serves as the core companion animal veterinary technical anchor and strategic partner for the Customer Development Specialist (CDS) inside sales organization. Operating similarly to field-based Regional Consulting Veterinarians (RCVs), this role drives technical excellence, scientific credibility, and commercial enablement with a dedicated focus on virtual engagement, digital channels, and inside sales collaboration.
The CDS Veterinarian delivers high-impact scientific education, product consultation, and clinical objection-handling directly to veterinary practices, corporate veterinary accounts, and inside sales teams via phone, video platforms, and virtual educational webinars.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial & Technical Partnership (Inside Sales Support)
- Serve as the dedicated clinical and technical subject matter expert for the Customer Development Specialist (CDS) team across key therapeutic areas (parasiticides, therapeutics, vaccines, and pain management).
- Partner with inside sales representatives on high-value outbound/inbound virtual customer interactions, delivering consultative technical support and overcoming clinical hurdles.
- Provide agile, real-time technical answers and clinical context to empower inside sales reps to drive brand conversion and loyalty.
2. Virtual Customer Education & Engagement
- Deliver engaging, high-impact virtual lunch-and-learns, CE webinars, staff training sessions, and product presentations to veterinary hospital staff, practice managers, and veterinarians.
- Master virtual engagement tools and presentation techniques to create compelling, interactive digital learning environments.
- Support pre-launch, launch, and post-launch technical campaigns for new and existing Elanco product lines within the inside sales footprint.
3. Medical Acumen & Training
- Maintain an advanced level of technical proficiency and scientific literacy regarding Elanco products, competitor profiles, emerging veterinary trends, and peer-reviewed literature.
- Partner with Pet Health Training Managers to design and deliver technical training modules that enhance the clinical acumen of inside sales specialists.
- Uphold strict regulatory, medical, and ethical standards across all commercial interactions (with limited, process-directed triage for adverse event and product performance inquiries).
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary program.
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered veterinary license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical veterinary practice experience in companion animal or mixed animal practice (companion animal focus), or equivalent experience within animal health industry technical consulting.
- Virtual Fluency: Proven experience communicating complex scientific/medical data effectively over phone, video conference platforms (Teams, Zoom), and virtual webinars.
- Agility & Planning: Strong self-direction, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume daily virtual interactions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications & Differentiators
- Consultative Influence: Demonstrated track record of partnering with commercial/sales teams to educate customers and influence prescribing behavior through scientific differentiation.
- Digital Presentation Mastery: Exceptional verbal, written, and multimedia presentation skills, with proven ability to maintain audience engagement in remote/digital settings.
Working Conditions & Travel
- Work Environment: Remote / home office with substantial daily virtual and telephone customer engagement.
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10–15% domestic travel, including annual national sales conferences, key veterinary congresses (e.g., VMX, WVC), and select HQ meetings.
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 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
Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $118,400 to $175,000 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees.
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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.
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!
Position Overview
Within the Elanco US Pet Health Business Unit, the Customer Development Consulting Veterinarian (CDS Vet) serves as the core companion animal veterinary technical anchor and strategic partner for the Customer Development Specialist (CDS) inside sales organization. Operating similarly to field-based Regional Consulting Veterinarians (RCVs), this role drives technical excellence, scientific credibility, and commercial enablement with a dedicated focus on virtual engagement, digital channels, and inside sales collaboration.
The CDS Veterinarian delivers high-impact scientific education, product consultation, and clinical objection-handling directly to veterinary practices, corporate veterinary accounts, and inside sales teams via phone, video platforms, and virtual educational webinars.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commercial & Technical Partnership (Inside Sales Support)
- Serve as the dedicated clinical and technical subject matter expert for the Customer Development Specialist (CDS) team across key therapeutic areas (parasiticides, therapeutics, vaccines, and pain management).
- Partner with inside sales representatives on high-value outbound/inbound virtual customer interactions, delivering consultative technical support and overcoming clinical hurdles.
- Provide agile, real-time technical answers and clinical context to empower inside sales reps to drive brand conversion and loyalty.
2. Virtual Customer Education & Engagement
- Deliver engaging, high-impact virtual lunch-and-learns, CE webinars, staff training sessions, and product presentations to veterinary hospital staff, practice managers, and veterinarians.
- Master virtual engagement tools and presentation techniques to create compelling, interactive digital learning environments.
- Support pre-launch, launch, and post-launch technical campaigns for new and existing Elanco product lines within the inside sales footprint.
3. Medical Acumen & Training
- Maintain an advanced level of technical proficiency and scientific literacy regarding Elanco products, competitor profiles, emerging veterinary trends, and peer-reviewed literature.
- Partner with Pet Health Training Managers to design and deliver technical training modules that enhance the clinical acumen of inside sales specialists.
- Uphold strict regulatory, medical, and ethical standards across all commercial interactions (with limited, process-directed triage for adverse event and product performance inquiries).
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
- Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary program.
- Licensure: Active, unencumbered veterinary license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Clinical Experience: Minimum of 5 years of clinical veterinary practice experience in companion animal or mixed animal practice (companion animal focus), or equivalent experience within animal health industry technical consulting.
- Virtual Fluency: Proven experience communicating complex scientific/medical data effectively over phone, video conference platforms (Teams, Zoom), and virtual webinars.
- Agility & Planning: Strong self-direction, time management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume daily virtual interactions with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications & Differentiators
- Consultative Influence: Demonstrated track record of partnering with commercial/sales teams to educate customers and influence prescribing behavior through scientific differentiation.
- Digital Presentation Mastery: Exceptional verbal, written, and multimedia presentation skills, with proven ability to maintain audience engagement in remote/digital settings.
Working Conditions & Travel
- Work Environment: Remote / home office with substantial daily virtual and telephone customer engagement.
- Travel Requirements: Up to 10–15% domestic travel, including annual national sales conferences, key veterinary congresses (e.g., VMX, WVC), and select HQ meetings.
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 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
Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $118,400 to $175,000 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees.
LI-TM2
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Sales Consultant
Match your degree to the role category
TN visa approval depends on proving your credential aligns with the specific USMCA category your employer selects. A mechanical engineering degree supports a technical sales role selling industrial equipment; a general business degree may not. Review the USMCA occupational classifications for "Technical Sales Specialist" or related categories before accepting an offer to ensure your qualifications match the role requirements.
Request a detailed employer support letter
CBP officers evaluate your TN eligibility at the port of entry based almost entirely on your employer's letter. It must state the USMCA category, your specific duties, your degree's relevance, and the intended duration. A vague letter is the leading reason technical sales TN applications get flagged.
Target companies with USMCA hiring experience
Employers experienced with visa sponsorship understand what the support letter must include and won't need to be educated on the TN process. Use Migrate Mate to find companies actively posting Technical Sales Consultant roles at employers with recent visa filings, filtered by their hiring history with work visa sponsorship.
Prepare technical documentation for mixed product roles
If your role spans both sales and engineering functions, bring supplementary materials to your CBP or consular interview: product specs, your job description, and any professional credentials. Officers sometimes probe whether the position is genuinely technical or primarily commission-based sales.
Understand the Mexican TN consular timeline before accepting
Mexican citizens must schedule a consular appointment rather than applying at the border. Appointment availability varies significantly by consulate and season. Build at least six to eight weeks of lead time into your start-date negotiation so your employer isn't waiting on a delayed visa stamp.
File a change of status if you're already in the U.S.
If you're currently on another nonimmigrant status such as F-1 or H-1B visa and have a TN-qualifying offer, you can file a change of status with USCIS rather than leaving the country. Your employer submits Form I-129 on your behalf, and you remain authorized while the petition is pending.
Technical Sales Consultant TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Sales Consultant role actually qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is structured and which USMCA category your employer uses. Roles grounded in engineering, scientific, or management consulting functions can qualify if your duties are genuinely technical and your degree aligns with that function. Positions that are primarily commission-based sales with no technical specialization are harder to support and more likely to face scrutiny at a port of entry or consulate.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Technical Sales Consultant jobs?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no multi-month wait for an approval notice. You can often start within days for Canadians or weeks for Mexicans. H-1B requires entering a random lottery in April with an October start date at the earliest. For a role you're ready to fill now, TN is a faster and more predictable path if you're a Canadian or Mexican citizen with a qualifying degree.
What should the employer's support letter include for a Technical Sales Consultant TN application?
The letter must name the USMCA category being claimed, describe your specific day-to-day duties in technical terms, confirm your degree and explain how it relates to those duties, state the duration of employment, and include the employer's business address and contact information. Generic offer letters that omit the USMCA category or list duties that read as general sales activity are a common reason TN applications are denied or sent for additional review.
Where can I find Technical Sales Consultant jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by visa type or distinguish between employers willing to support TN versus those who aren't. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN sponsorship and surfaces roles where employers have already indicated willingness to support the TN process, which cuts out the back-and-forth with recruiters who aren't familiar with USMCA categories.
Can my TN status be extended if my Technical Sales Consultant role changes scope?
TN status is tied to the specific role and USMCA category described in your original application. If your duties shift significantly or your title changes, your employer should file a new TN petition or support a fresh border application reflecting the updated role. Operating in a materially different capacity without updating your TN status creates a compliance risk, particularly if USCIS or CBP later reviews the original filing.