Channel Field Sales Representative IV

Role: Channel Field Sales Representative IV for Bayer Crop Science, focusing on the Southern Michigan territory. Objectives include achieving sales targets, supporting squad goals, and building strong customer relationships with retailers and growers. Responsibilities encompass developing business plans, managing forecasts and inventory, advocating Bayer products' value, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Sales Agronomists and Technical Agronomists. The role involves market analysis, strategic planning, expense management, and mentoring less experienced team members. Significant travel (~60%) and face-to-face customer engagement are expected.Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and 10+ years in sales, marketing, or agriculture, or equivalent experience with 20+ years in the field. Requires strong agronomic knowledge, excellent communication, business acumen, digital proficiency, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrix environment. Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel and work in rural settings are necessary.Preferred: Deep product and portfolio knowledge, with proven experience in account management or sales within agriculture. The position emphasizes teamwork, data analysis, and customer-focused solution selling.High-Value: Agriculture, crop protection, sales within a rural or field environment, extensive customer interaction, and cross-functional collaboration. Location: Remote within Michigan, with ample travel.