Field Sales Rep IV Crop Protection South Central Nebraska

Northdakotaagconnection; North Dakota; On-site; USD 106,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Field Sales Representative to drive market share growth in crop protection and seed products. This role involves creating demand through strategic partnerships with retailers and top growers, ensuring the successful execution of business plans and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong business acumen, and a passion for agriculture. Join a team dedicated to making a real difference in the industry while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Care

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Bonus or Commission

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience in sales, marketing, or agriculture is required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve targets with Bayer products and develop dealer business plans.
• Serve as a key consultant to retailers and demonstrate product value.

Skills

Communication Skills

Product Knowledge

Business Acumen

Account Planning

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Digital Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3 years of experience in Sales/Marketing/Agriculture

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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Job Details

Job Title:

Field Sales Rep IV Crop Protection South Central Nebraska

Location:

Residence Based, Midwest United States, USA

Company:

Bayer

Industry Sector:

Agribusiness

Industry Type:

Plant & Soil Sciences, Seed & Biotechnology

Career Type:

Engineering

Job Type:

Full Time

Minimum Years Experience Required:

N/A

Salary:

Competitive

Field Sales Rep IV Crop Protection South Central Nebraska

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.

PURPOSE

The Crop Protection (CP)/Seeds & Traits (S&T) Field Sales Representative is responsible for growing the market share of crop protection/seed business within a designated geography. This position will create demand for Bayer seed growth, crop protection, and seed products with retailers, dealers, and top growers, with responsibility for an annual target achievement within the territory or squad.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with pod mates (other Bayer commercial employees in the same geography);
• 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;
• 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;
• Gather, assimilate and analyze market and competitive information;
• Utilize data to make key decisions to drive the business;
• Follow set 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;
• Show initiative in expanding selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge;
• Ensure achievement of program execution and program fulfillment, including national/regional marketing initiatives;
• Successfully partner 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;
• Act as mentor to FSR interns, Trainees, or more junior FSRs as requested by leadership;
• 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 in 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

Bayer seeks an incumbent that possesses the following:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written);
• Demonstrated product, portfolio and agronomic knowledge;
• Demonstrated initiative, assertiveness, and ability to drive results;
• Strong business acumen, account planning, influencing and critical thinking skills;
• Financial, time, and territory management proficiency;
• 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 and 3 years of experience in Sales, marketing, account management or agriculture OR other education level and 7 years of listed experience;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $106,226.73 - $159,340.09. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting application will be available for application until at least May 1, 2025.

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Location: Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 843526

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