Bayer · 19 hours ago
Distribution Development Manager
Minnesota, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $178K/yr
7+ years expBayer is a company driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges in agriculture. As a Distribution Development Manager, you will identify and nurture Seed Professionals while developing relationships and supporting key current SeedPros to enhance the Channel brand's distribution network.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Deliver the best experience to Channel growers by hiring and developing elite seed professionals
Collaborate with sales and distribution teams to create and execute the Channel distribution plan
Gather business intelligence to align and develop area plans
Identify, recruit, and prioritize areas needing increased Channel distribution
Evaluate and qualify the current SeedPro network
Work with local teams on all phases of the recruitment process
Qualify new SeedPros through an interview process
Support SeedPro compensation programs within the assigned area
Strengthen business relationships between Channel and SeedPros
Lead regional SeedPro councils and brand experience events
Develop and support a cohesive onboarding process for new SeedPros
Coordinate with the Channel Distribution Strategy team to elevate the Channel Distribution network's strength
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated sales management by leading or influencing sales teams
Ability to empower, develop, and coach a team in a sales environment
High degree of problem resolution and strong conflict management skills
Ability to source, screen, and select qualified sales professionals
Experience partnering cross-functionally to create business plans and implement strategies
Ability to create a diverse and inclusive environment
Recruiting, training, and outreach experience strongly desired
Account management experience strongly desired
Event planning and coordination strongly desired
Skills and knowledge in selling the value of products
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in the business
High integrity and accountability
Valid Driver's License
Ability to travel up to 40%
Ability to influence and lead without authority
Preferred
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of sales experience
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (62)
2024 (71)
2023 (76)
2022 (141)
2021 (138)
2020 (117)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey 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
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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