Field Sales Rep III-Dekalb​/Asgrow, Southern IL

Overview

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where Health for all Hunger for none is a real possibility. There are many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s an opportunity here.

Role:
Field Sales Rep III-Dekalb/Asgrow, Southern IL

• Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with squad-mates (other Bayer commercial employees in the same geography).
• Support the squad goals by contributing to others' responsibilities and delivering successful outcomes.
• Develop and implement dealer business plans, proactively manage forecasting, inventory, and product line demand issues; set business direction and coordinate follow-ups with dealers to drive results.
• Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealers; effectively sell the value of Bayer Crop Science products.
• Demonstrate proof of product performance against the competition; champion Bayer brands and product/technical knowledge.
• Collaborate with squad-mates (FSR, CBA, TA, DEL) and Technology Development Representatives to maximize services, information, and sales to growers and key customer accounts.
• Actively manage inventory concerns to support meeting business objectives while anticipating demand and bottlenecks.
• Gather, assimilate and analyze market and competitive information; use data to drive key business decisions.
• Develop and recommend strategies for achieving long- and short-term plans for key accounts and assigned areas.
• Manage expenses and program payments to enable top- and bottom-line growth.
• Continuously expand selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge; mentor peers and teammates in these skills.
• Ensure program execution and fulfillment, including national/regional marketing initiatives.
• Partner with FSRs/CBAs and manage relationships with top growers and retailers; act as the business expert for customer needs.
• Mentor and coach earlier-in-career FSRs.
• Manage area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy through problem solving and effective administration.
• Travel approximately 60% with significant daily face-to-face customer interaction.
• Grow market share of Crop Protection/Seed and Trait business and create demand for seed growth, seed and trait, and chemistry within territory.

• 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 (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.
• Ability to drive for the company and pass a driving record background check (DOT/FMCSA considerations relevant to driving, transporting trailers/products/supplies/equipment).

• Ability to pass driving record background check (e.g., moving violations, accidents, license suspension).

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of experience in sales, marketing, account management, or agriculture, OR 10+ years listed experience with other education levels.
• Demonstrated product, portfolio and agronomic knowledge.

• No relocation offered.
• Ideal candidate will live in or near Fayette, Marion, Clay, and Jefferson.
• Salary range: $90,640.00 – $ with potential bonus/commission; other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.
• Application window: open until at least 4/29/26.
• Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans and provides accommodations in the application process on request.

Bayer does not accept unsolicited third-party resumes from recruitment agencies.