Job Description

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Field Sales Representative III - Crop Protection - Southern Illinois
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Field Sales Representative for Crop Protection you will be responsible for growing the market share of the chemistry business covering the following counties in Southern Illinois: Clinton, Washington, Perry, Jackson, Union, Alexander, Pulaski, Franklin, Williamson, Johnson, Saline, Gallatin, Pope, Hardin, and Massac. In this position, you will create demand for Bayer herbicide, pesticide and seed treatment products through retail partners and top growers. As a Field Sales Representative III (or Senior level rep), we would expect you to leverage substantial previous sales, account management and/or agriculture experience to be effective in role quickly. Additionally, we would expect you to be a peer leader and mentor to more junior level reps, to take on projects as needed and maximize peer leadership opportunities as they arise. This role will report to the local Area Business Manager.
The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Sales Representative III \xe2\x80\x93 Crop Protection - Southern Illinois, are to:

• 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 that drive business 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).

WHO YOU ARE
Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• 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;
• Bachelor\'s degree and 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.

Domestic relocation assistance may be offered for this role. #LI-AMSUS






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.
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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.






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Location:
United States : Illinois : Residence Based



Division:
Crop Science



Reference Code:
790868








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Email:
hrop_usa@bayer.com