Field Sales Rep III CP

• 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.

• 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.).

• 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.

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