Field Sales Rep III Seed-Channel

Bayer; Minnesota; On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Field Sales Rep III Seed-Channel to drive demand for seed products across Minnesota. This role requires a strong communicator with business acumen to collaborate with a diverse team, achieve sales targets, and build lasting relationships with clients. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in sales and a Bachelor's degree.

Benefits

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

Paid time off

Sick leave

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral, and written).
• Proven ability to analyze data to influence decisions.
• Experience in sales, marketing, or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products.
• Develop dealer business plans and manage inventory.
• Collaborate with Field Sales Reps and Technical Agronomists.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Business Acumen

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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Field Sales Rep III Seed-Channel

The Channel Sales Representative III position will cover Olmsted, Wabasha, Houston, Fillmore, Goodhue, Rice, Dakota or Steele, Waseca, Freeborn, Mower in Minnesota.

As a Field Sales Representative III you will create demand for Bayer seed growth,seed products with retailers, dealers, and top growers, achieving an annual target within your territory or squad. You are an integral part of the team, collaborating closely with other Bayer commercial employees in the same geography to ensure the success of the squad goals. Your expertise in Bayer brands and product/technical/agronomic knowledge makes you a champion in demonstrating product performance against the competition.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with squad-mates;
• Develop and implement dealer business plans, manage forecasting proactively, inventory management, and product line demand issues, set the business direction, and coordinate follow-ups with dealers to drive business results;
• Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealers and effectively sell the value of Bayer Crop Science products;
• Demonstrate proof of product performance against the competition by championing Bayer brands and product/technical/agronomic knowledge;
• Collaborate with squad-mates, including Field Sales Reps (FSR), Customer Business Advisors (CBA), Technical Agronomists (TA), and Digital Enablement Leads (DEL), as well as Technology Development Representatives (TDR) to maximize services, information, and sales to preferred growers and key customer accounts;
• Actively manage inventory concerns as appropriate to ensure success in 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 areas;
• Manage area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy and process through effective problem solving, execution, administration, and resource management;
• Travel approximately 60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.
  
  

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• 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, which 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 and 6+ years of experience in sales, marketing, account management, or agriculture, or other education level and 10+ years of listed experience;
• Demonstrated product, portfolio, and agronomic knowledge.
  
  

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $89,600.00 - $134,000. 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.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Minnesota : Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 847631

Contact Us

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research

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