Top Producer Account Manager: Ohio & Northeast

Bayer•Fore Store, VA

10d•$118,960 - $178,440

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: Ohio & Northeast The Top Producer Sales Account Manger is responsible for effectively building long term business relationships that delivers a “Best In Class” customer experience with 40 key farming across the country that operate at least 8,000 row crop acres of corn, soybeans and/or cotton.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree.
Financial, time, and territory management proficiency
Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, assertiveness, and results orientation
Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural systems preferred
Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written)
Experience working in the seed industry recommended
Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced and changing environment
Advanced computer and presentation skills (proficiencies in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Agronomics, pest management, and plant physiology desirable
Willingness to travel;
Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening).

Nice To Haves

8 years relevant commercial experience a in related field or 6 years relevant experience plus a Masters Degree or MBA in related field
Agronomy, agriculture, business, biology or related field degree preferred Sales, marketing, and/or account management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Build incremental value by fulfilling specific customer needs thought tailored solutions.
You will be the primary point of contact for all Bayer related products including seed and traits, crop protection, Climate and seed applied solutions. This includes ensuring that customers have full knowledge of our existing product line, as well as introduction & education on new product offerings.
Develop area plan to optimize sales and growth in alignment with marketing strategy financial and product forecasting, resource allocation, tracking, reporting within budget.
Communicate and collaborate with managers across all Bayer brands to maximize sales.
Pilot and implement new offerings/solutions to a sub-set of accounts as required.
Organize and coordinate with subject matter experts across all functions.
Establish relationships with 3rd party value/service providers as needed.
Ensure stakeholder responsibilities are established and executed according to plan; negotiations, operations, dealer activities, communications etc.
Collaborate with Agronomy team to ensure product/technical knowledge transfer to account.