Bayer Global is hiring a Field Sales Rep III CP

Bayer Global is hiring a Field Sales Representative III CP to own and drive sales targets for Bayer Crop Science products within a specific Minnesota territory. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing dealer business plans, consulting with retailers, and working closely with a collaborative commercial team to grow market share. We are a community of visionaries striving for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality.

What You'll Do

• Achieve assigned sales targets with Bayer products in coordination with your pod-mates.
• Develop and implement dealer business plans, manage forecasting, inventory, and product line demand.
• Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealers, effectively selling the value of Bayer products.
• Demonstrate proof of product performance against the competition by championing Bayer brands.
• Collaborate with pod-mate Field Sales Representatives, Customer Business Advisors, Agronomists, and Technology Development Representatives.
• Proactively manage inventory concerns to meet business objectives and anticipate demand bottlenecks.
• Gather, assimilate, and analyze market and competitive information.
• Utilize data to make key decisions that drive the business.
• Develop and recommend strategies for achieving long and short-term business plans for key accounts.
• Effectively manage expenses, discretionary dollars, and program payments per company policy.
• Independently work to expand selling skills and product knowledge while mentoring peers.
• Ensure achievement of program execution and fulfillment, including national/regional marketing initiatives.
• Take a leadership role in partnering with pod-mates and managing relationships with top growers and retailers.
• Act as the business expert for top growers and retailers, planning for their business needs.
• Proactively mentor and coach earlier-in-career Field Sales Representatives.
• Manage area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy through effective problem solving and administration.
• Grow market share of Crop Protection/Seed and Trait business and create demand within your territory.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in sales, marketing, account management, or agriculture.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• 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, including proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 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; ability to pass a driving record background check.

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree.
• 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.

Team & Environment

You will collaborate closely with pod-mate Field Sales Representatives, Customer Business Advisors, Bayer Agronomists, and Technology Development Representatives to maximize services, information, and sales.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $90,640.00 - $135,960.00
• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• PTO
• Sick leave

Work Mode

This is a local-country position based in Minnesota. It requires approximately 60% travel, primarily day travel within the assigned geography.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.