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Bayer · 1 day ago

Field Sales Rep III Dekalb/Asgrow

positionMinnesota, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$90K/yr - $134K/yr
date6+ years exp

Bayer is a company focused on solving the world’s toughest challenges and is seeking a Field Sales Rep III for their Crop Science division. This role involves achieving sales targets, developing dealer business plans, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maximize sales and services in assigned territories.

BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
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Responsibilities

Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with pod-mates (other Bayer commerical employees in the same geography)
Develop and implement dealer business plans, manage forecasting proactvely, inventory management and product line demand issues, set the business direction, and coordinate follow-ups with dealers that drivebusiness results
Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealer and 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 pod-mate 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 while anticipating demand and potential bottlenecks
Gather, assimilate and analyze market and competitive information
Utilize data to make key decisions to drive the business
Develop and recommend strategies for achieving long and short business plans for key accounts and assigned area
Effectively manage expenses, discretionary dollars and program payments per Bayer Crop Science policy
Independently work to continuously expand selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge, while mentoring peers and teammates in these skills as well
Ensure achievement of program execution and program fulfillment
Including national/regional marketing initiatives
Take a leadership role in partnering with pod-mate FSRs/CBAs and manage the relationship with top growers and retailers
Act as the business expert for top growers and retailers, while planning for customer business needs
Proactively mentor and coach earlier-in-career FSRs
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 within the listed geography)
Grow market share of Crop Protection/Seed and Trait business and create demand for seed growth, seed and trait, and chemistry within territory

Qualification

Sales experienceAccount managementAgricultural knowledgeBusiness acumenData analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaborationPresentation skillsTime managementInitiative

Required

Experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture
Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written)
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 (proficiencies in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, 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 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)

Preferred

Bachelor's degree
6 + year experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture OR other education level and 10+ years listed experience
Demonstrated product, portfolio and agronomic knowledge preferred

Benefits

Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave

Company

Bayer

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Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
dateFounded in 1863
location
Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DEU
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.bayer.com

H1B Sponsorship

Bayer has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (62)
2024 (71)
2023 (76)
2022 (141)
2021 (138)
2020 (117)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$9.34B
Key Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M

Leadership Team

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Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
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Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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