Field Sales Representative III CP

Bayer•Forest, MS

2d•$90,640 - $135,960

About The Position

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. Field Sales Representative III CP This territory for this role will cover SW MO and SE KS. Purpose: As a Crop Protection (CP)/Seeds & Traits (S&T) Field Sales Representative, you grow Bayer’s market share across your territory by delivering a personalized customer experience, executing the Customer Engagement Process, and acting as the owner of squad-agreed business goals; you identify customer needs to build account plans and sales forecasts, craft integrated solutions with clear value propositions, negotiate and close sales, and provide agronomic support throughout the order-to-delivery journey; you drive demand generation activities, offer customer-facing agronomic recommendations, and collaborate closely with your squad to ensure seamless execution of Bayer’s commercial strategy.

Requirements

Demonstrated product, portfolio, and agronomic knowledge with strong business acumen, account planning, influencing, and critical thinking skills
Proven ability to drive results through initiative, assertiveness, and effective collaboration in a matrixed, fast-paced environment
Financial, time, and territory management expertise with strong digital acumen and data-driven decision-making capabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, plus proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Willingness to travel extensively, live/work in rural settings, and support teamwork across squads while mentoring peers
Ability to meet DOT/FMCSA driving requirements, safely haul trailers or equipment, and pass a driving record background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, ideally paired with 6+ years in sales, marketing, account management, or agriculture; alternatively, 10+ years of relevant experience with another education level

Responsibilities

Achieve assigned sales targets for Bayer seed growth, crop protection, and seed products while aligning with squad-mates to deliver shared business goals
Develop and implement dealer business plans, proactively manage forecasting and inventory, and coordinate follow-ups that drive measurable results
Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealers, articulating the differentiated value of Bayer Crop Science solutions and demonstrating product performance versus competitors
Collaborate with Field Sales Reps, Customer Business Advisors, Technical Agronomists, Digital Enablement Leads, and Technology Development Representatives to maximize services, insights, and sales for preferred growers and key accounts
Monitor and resolve inventory concerns, gather and analyze market intelligence, and translate data into strategic decisions for short- and long-term account plans
Manage expenses, discretionary funds, and program payments to enable top- and bottom-line growth while ensuring flawless execution of national and regional marketing initiatives
Lead relationships with top growers and retailers, mentor earlier-in-career Field Sales Reps, and manage area claims in line with Bayer Crop Science policies
Travel approximately 60% of the time to maintain daily face-to-face engagement with growers, key customer accounts, and channel partners.