Senior Channel Seed Field Sales Specialist

Bayer; Michigan; On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision plan

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer, a global leader in Crop Science, seeks a Channel Field Sales Representative III to drive growth in the Northeast Nebraska region through Channel Seed partnerships and field sales excellence.

You will develop business plans, manage forecasts, and act as the primary consultant to Seedsmen and their sales teams, while collaborating with cross-functional Bayer teams to deliver value to growers and retailers. A strong track record in sales and agronomic knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture.
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written).
• 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 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated digital acumen and ability to analyze data to influence decisions.
• Proven interest in supporting collaboration and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel and live/work in a rural environment.

Responsibilities

• Grow the market share of the seeds & traits business in the specified geography.
• Develop and implement professional seller business plans and forecast proactively.
• Serve as the business consultant to Seedsmen and sales teams.
• Identify service gaps and recruit Seed Professionals to increase penetration.
• Demonstrate product performance and knowledge against competitors.
• Collaborate with field colleagues to maximize services and sales to growers.
• Manage inventory to meet business objectives.
• Gather and analyze market and competitive data to drive decisions.
• Follow strategies to achieve long and short term plans.
• Travel approximately 60% for day travel in the geography.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Initiative

Business acumen

Time/territory management

Multitasking

Computer skills

Digital acumen

Collaboration

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Bayer, a global leader in Crop Science, seeks a Channel Field Sales Representative III to drive growth in the Northeast Nebraska region through Channel Seed partnerships and field sales excellence.

You will develop business plans, manage forecasts, and act as the primary consultant to Seedsmen and their sales teams, while collaborating with cross-functional Bayer teams to deliver value to growers and retailers. A strong track record in sales and agronomic knowledge is preferred.