The primary responsibilities of this role, Field Sales Representative Trainee, are to: Work alongside a mentor within a sales team to understand and support the sales of Bayer's portfolio; Serve as the main point of contact for a subset of partner accounts within the assigned sales territory and effectively sell the value of Bayer Crop Science products; Develop relationships with farmer customers and partners and learn how to effectively identify and meet their needs; Show initiative and improvement in developing skills in sales, agronomy, business acumen, and product and portfolio knowledge; Learn and develop confidence in the sales process and cold calling; Focus on and develop in the following core competency areas: Customer Centricity, Product Portfolio and Agronomic Knowledge, Channel Management, Data Analytics and Digital Tools, and Sales Coaching; Collaborate with teammates and peers to maximize services and sales to top farmer customers and partners, while serving as a knowledgeable business consultant; Following the guidance of their assigned mentor, FSRTs will contribute to the success of their sales team, including: Grow market share of Bayer products in coordination with teammates and peers; Implement dealer business plans and account management activities; Understand product performance versus the competition; Contribute to program execution and program fulfillment, including national and local marketing initiatives; Effectively manage expenses and program payments per Bayer Crop Science policy; Manage area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy and process through effective problem solving, execution, and administration; Travel approximately 60% within the assigned sales territory and team geography (company vehicle provided). Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Qualifications & Competencies: Bachelor's degree preferred; No prior years of experience required; Passionate about sales and the Agricultural industry; Sales experience, agronomic knowledge, and business knowledge preferred; Highly coachable with the ability to receive and act upon feedback; Strong communication and presentation skills; Driven to meet the needs of our farmer customers; Self-motivated and takes initiative to meet goals with minimal supervision; Proven leader and problem-solver with a growth mindset; Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage time effectively; Willingness and ability to relocate for the role, typically in a rural area; Ability to travel/drive throughout sales territory daily (company vehicle provided); Must have a valid driver's license; driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company's risk screening for hiring drivers; Ability to lift a 60-pound bag of seed.