Top Producer Account Manager

Bayer•Tulsa, OK

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. Top Producer Account Manager This Top Producer Account Manager will cover Southern Iowa, Missouri and Eastern Kansas territory. As a Top Producer Sales Account Manager, you are responsible for building long-term business relationships that deliver a "Best In Class" customer experience with 40 key farming operations across the country, each managing at least 10,000 row crop acres of corn and soybeans. Your role is crucial in ensuring that these key accounts are well-informed and satisfied with Bayer's comprehensive product offerings, including seed and traits, crop protection, Climate, and seed-applied solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Proficiency in financial, time, and territory management
Valid Driver's License
Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, assertiveness, and results orientation
Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral, and written)
Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Advanced computer and presentation skills (proficiencies in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

8 years of relevant commercial experience plus a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or 6 years of relevant experience plus a Master's Degree or MBA in a related field
Degree in agronomy, agriculture, business, biology, or a related field
Agronomics, pest management, and plant physiology desirable
Knowledge of agricultural systems
Experience working in the seed industry recommended
Experience in sales, marketing, and/or account management

Responsibilities

Build incremental value by fulfilling specific customer needs through tailored solutions
Serve as the primary point of contact for all Bayer-related products, ensuring customers are knowledgeable about existing and new product offerings
Develop area plans to optimize sales and growth in alignment with marketing strategy, including financial and product forecasting, resource allocation, and tracking within budget
Communicate and collaborate with managers across all Bayer brands to maximize sales
Pilot and implement new offerings/solutions to a subset of accounts as required
Organize and coordinate with subject matter experts across all functions
Establish relationships with third-party value/service providers as needed
Ensure stakeholder responsibilities are established and executed according to plan, including negotiations, operations, dealer activities, and communications
Collaborate with the Agronomy team to ensure product/technical knowledge transfer to accounts