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FIELD SALES REP III -DEKALB Asgrow
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What they do
A Field Sales Representative represents and sells products or services on behalf of a company. Visits customers and completes sales in person. Recruits new customers, presents information to demonstrate product value and persuade buyers, negotiates prices, confirms sales agreements, and works to meet company sales goals. Managers long term customer accounts and replenishes orders; may provide product maintenance.
$82,723 / year median in Minnesota
+6% projected growth
Job Description
FIELD SALES REP III
- DEKALB Asgrow As a Crop Protection (CP)/Seeds & Traits (S&T) Field Sales Representative, you achieve sales goals and deliver a personalized customer experience by executing the Customer Engagement Process and acting as the owner of squad-agreed business goals; you identify customer needs to develop account plans and sales forecasts and create customized integrated solutions with clear value propositions; you negotiate and close sales, provide personalized support during order and delivery, execute demand generation activities to drive future sales, and offer customer-facing agronomic recommendations and support; you will grow market share for Bayer seed growth, crop protection, and seed products within your designated geography and work closely with retailers, dealers, and top growers to meet annual targets.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Achieve assigned targets and contribute to squad goals by coordinating with squad-mates and supporting shared responsibilities;
- Develop and implement dealer business plans, manage forecasting and inventory, and coordinate follow-ups with dealers to drive business results;
- Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealers, champion Bayer brands and product/technical/agronomic knowledge to demonstrate product performance versus competitors;
- Collaborate with squad-mates (FSRs, SAs, TAs, DELs, TDRs) and cross-functional teams to maximize services, information, and sales to preferred growers and key accounts;
- Gather, analyze, and use market and competitive data to inform account plans, recommend strategies for short
- and long-term business goals, and manage area claims per policy;
- Manage expenses and discretionary program funds to support top
- and bottom-line growth while ensuring program execution and fulfillment for marketing initiatives;
- Mentor and coach earlier-in-career FSRs, take a leadership role with top growers and retailers, and provide personalized support through the order and delivery process;
- Travel approximately 60% to engage face-to-face with customers and actively manage inventory and demand to avoid bottlenecks.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:- Demonstrated product, portfolio and agronomic knowledge with strong selling and account planning skills;
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with proven initiative, assertiveness, and ability to drive results;
- Strong business acumen, financial and territory management expertise, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, matrixed environment;
- Proficiency with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and digital/data skills to analyze information and influence decisions;
- Willingness to travel and live/work in rural environments;
- Position requires driving for the company that may fall under
DOT/FMCSA
jurisdiction, including hauling trailers, product, supplies, or equipment safely.Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred, with 6+ years' experience in sales, marketing, account management, or agriculture OR equivalent experience of 10+ years. Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $93,200.00
- $139,800.
YOUR APPLICATION
| | 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 Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.To all recruitment agencies:
Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. |•Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
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