FIELD SALES REP II Central Missouri

At Bayer, we're visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and strive for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality.

As a Field Sales Representative II in Central Missouri, you will achieve assigned targets with Bayer products, develop and implement dealer business plans, and serve as a key business consultant to retailers and dealers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Achieving assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with pod mates
• Developing and implementing dealer business plans, managing forecasting, inventory management, and product line demand issues
• Serving as the key business consultant to retailers and dealers, effectively selling the value of Bayer Crop Science products
• Demonstrating proof of product performance against competitors
• Collaborating with pod mates, Field Sales Representatives, Customer Business Advisors, and Bayer Agronomists to maximize services, information, and sales
• Managing inventory concerns, gathering market and competitive information, and utilizing data to make key decisions
• Following set strategies for achieving long and short business plans for key accounts and assigned areas
• Effectively managing expenses, discretionary dollars, and program payments
• Showing initiative in expanding selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge
• Ensuring achievement of program execution and program fulfillment
• Partnering with pod mates and managing relationships with top growers and retailers
• Acting as a business expert for top growers and retailers
• Mentoring FSR interns, trainees, or more junior FSRs as requested
• Managing area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy
• Traveling approximately 60% primarily in the listed geography
• Growing market share of Crop Protection/Seed and Trait business and creating demand for seed growth, seed and trait, and chemistry within the territory

To be successful in this role, you should possess:

• Excellent communication skills
• 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 multitask in a rapid-paced and matrixed environment
• Strong user-level computer and presentation skills
• 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
• Ability to pass a driving record background check

Preferred qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of experience in sales, marketing, account management, or agriculture
• Demonstrated product, portfolio, and agronomic knowledge

In terms of compensation, you can expect a salary of approximately $72,000 - $108,000 per year, with additional compensation including a bonus or commission. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave.