Field Sales Representative II -DEKALB and Asgrow, Southwest Nebraska

Field Sales Representative II -DEKALB and Asgrow, Southwest NebraskaBayerNE* Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with squad-mates (other Bayer commercial employees in the same geography);* Develop and implement Professional Seller business plans, manage forecasting proactively, inventory management and product line demand issues, set the business direction, and coordinate follow ups with dealers;* Serve as the key business consultant to Dealers and their sales teams to ensure they can effectively sell the value of Bayer Crop Science products;* Demonstrate proof of product performance against the competition by being the champion of Bayer brands and product/technical/agronomic knowledge;* Collaborate with squad-mates Field Sales Representatives (FSRs), Customer Business Advisors (CBAs) and Bayer Agronomists (TAs) and Technology Development Representatives (TDRs) to maximize services, information, and sales to preferred growers and key customer accounts;* Actively manage inventory concerns as appropriate to ensure success of meeting business objectives;* Gather, assimilate, and analyze market and competitive information and utilize data to make key decisions to drive the business;* Follow set strategies for achieving long and short term business plans;* Effectively manage expenses, discretionary dollars, and program payments per Bayer Crop Science policy;* Show initiative in expanding selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge;* Ensure achievement of program execution and program fulfillment, including national/regional marketing initiatives;* Successfully partner with squad-mates FSRs/CBAs and manage the local relationships between Seed Professionals, retailers, dealers, and top growers;* Act as mentor to FSR interns, Trainees, or more junior FSRs as requested by leadership;* Manage area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy and process through effective problem solving, execution, administration, and resource management;* Travel approximately 60% (primarily day travel in the listed geography).* Substantial experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture;* Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral, and written);* Demonstrated initiative, assertiveness, and ability to drive results;* Strong business acumen, account planning, influencing and critical thinking skills;* Financial, time, and territory management proficiency;* 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;* Proven interest in supporting collaboration and teamwork;* Willingness to travel and live/work in a rural environment;* Position requires driving for the company that may fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, this 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;* Bachelor's degree and at least three (3) years of experience in Sales, marketing, account management or agriculture, OR other education level and at least seven (7+) years of listed experience;* Demonstrated product, portfolio, and agronomic knowledge. Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

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