The primary responsibilities of this role are to: Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with pod-mates (other Bayer commerical employees in the same geography); Develop and implement dealer business plans, manage forecasting proactvely, inventory management and product line demand issues, set the business direction, and coordinate follow-ups with dealers that drivebusiness results; Serve as the key business consultant to retailers and dealer and effectively sell the value of Bayer Crop Science products; Demonstrate proof of product performance against the competition by being the champion of Bayer brands and product/technical/agronomic knowledge; Collaborate with pod-mate Field Sales Representatives (FSRs), Customer Business Advisors (CBAs) and Bayer Agronomists (TAs) and Technology; Development Representatives (TDRs) to maximize services, information, and sales to preferred growers and key customer accounts; Actively manage inventory concerns as appropriate to ensure success of meeting business objectives while anticipating demand and potential bottlenecks; Gather, assimilate and analyze market and competitive information; Utilize data to make key decisions to drive the business; Develop and recommend strategies for achieving long and short business plans for key accounts and assigned area; Effectively manage expenses, discretionary dollars and program payments per Bayer Crop Science policy; Independently work to continuously expand selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge, while mentoring peers and teammates in these skills as well; Ensure achievement of program execution and program fulfillment; including national/regional marketing initiatives; Take a leadership role in partnering with pod-mate FSRs/CBAs and manage the relationship with top growers and retailers; Act as the business expert for top growers and retailers, while planning for customer business needs; Proactively mentor and coach earlier-in-career FSRs; Manage area claims per Bayer Crop Science policy and process through effective problem solving, execution, administration and resource management; Travel approximately 60% (primarily day travel within the listed geography); Grow market share of Crop Protection/Seed and Trait business and create demand for seed growth, seed and trait, and chemistry within territory. Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: Experience in sales, marketing, account management or agriculture; 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 (proficiencies in 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; Position requires driving for the company that may fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction.