Field Sales Rep III Channel

HireLifeScience; North Dakota; On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science is seeking a Field Sales Rep III to drive sales of Bayer products through dealers and retailers in North Dakota. You will forecast demand, manage inventory, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to maximize market impact.

Ideal candidates will have experience in sales, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a rural, field-based environment with extensive travel and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Achieve targets with Bayer products in coordination with pod-mates.
• Develop dealer business plans, forecast proactively, inventory management and product line demand issues.
• Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealers and sell Bayer Crop Science products.
• Demonstrate product knowledge and champion Bayer brands and portfolio knowledge.
• Collaborate with Field Sales Reps, CBAs and Agronomists to maximize services and sales to growers and key accounts.
• Travel approximately 60% (primarily day travel within the geography).
• Grow market share of Crop Protection/Seed and Trait business.

Skills

Sales experience

Marketing

Account management

Communication skills

Initiative and drive

Business acumen

Financial/time/territory management

Multi-tasking

Office software

Digital data analysis

Team collaboration

Driving record clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Field Sales Rep III Channel

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with pod-mates (other Bayer commerical employees in the same geography);
• Develop and implement dealer business plans, manage forecasting proactvely, inventory management and product line demand issues, set the business direction, and coordinate follow-ups with dealers that drivebusiness results;
• Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealer and effectively sell the value of Bayer Crop Science products;
• Demonstrate proof of product performance against the competition by being the champion of Bayer brands and product/technical/agronomic knowledge;
• Collaborate with pod-mate Field Sales Representatives (FSRs), Customer Business Advisors (CBAs) and Bayer Agronomists (TAs) and Technology; Development Representatives (TDRs) to maximize services, information, and sales to preferred growers and key customer accounts;
• Actively manage inventory concerns as appropriate to ensure success of meeting business objectives while anticipating demand and potential bottlenecks;
• Gather, assimilate and analyze market and competitive information;
• Utilize data to make key decisions to drive the business;
• Develop and recommend strategies for achieving long and short business plans for key accounts and assigned area;
• Effectively manage expenses, discretionary dollars and program payments per Bayer Crop Science policy;
• Independently work to continuously expand selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge, while mentoring peers and teammates in these skills as well;
• Ensure achievement of program execution and program fulfillment;
• including national/regional marketing initiatives;
• Take a leadership role in partnering with pod-mate FSRs/CBAs and manage the relationship with top growers and retailers;
• Act as the business expert for top growers and retailers, while planning for customer business needs;
• Proactively mentor and coach earlier-in-career FSRs;
• Manage area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy and process through effective problem solving, execution, administration and resource management ;
• Travel approximately 60% (primarily day travel within the listed geography);
• Grow market share of Crop Protection/Seed and Trait business and create demand for seed growth, seed and trait, and chemistry within territory.

WHO YOU ARE

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture;
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written) ;
• Demonstrated initiative, assertiveness, and ability to drive results;
• Excellent business acumen, account planning, influencing and critical thinking skills;
• Financial, time, and territory management expertise;
• Proven ability to multi-task in a rapid-paced and matrixed environment;
• Strong user level computer and presentation skills (proficiencies in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Demonstrated digital acumen and ability to analyze data to influence decisions;
• Willingness to travel and live/work in a rural environment;
• Proven interest in supporting collaboration and teamwork;
• Position requires driving for the company that may fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner;
• Ability to pass driving record background check (i.e. moving violations, accidents, License suspension, etc).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6 + year experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture OR other education level and 10+ years listed experience.
• Demonstrated product, portfolio and agronomic knowledge preferred;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $93,200.00 - $139,800.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location: United States : North Dakota : Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 890265

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