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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 no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so 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 only one choice. Field Sales Representative II - Seed - NW Ohio Field Service Representative - Seed - NW Ohio Territory PURPOSE The Crop Protection/Seeds & Traits Field Sales Representative is responsible for growing the market share of crop protection/seed business within a designated geography. This position will create demand for Bayer seed growth, crop protection, and seed products with retailers, dealers, and top growers, with responsibility for an annual target achievement within the territory or pod. The candidate must reside in the Northwest Ohio territory which consists of Allen, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Union, Wood, Wyandot, Auglaize, Drake, Henry, Mercer, Paulding, Putman, Shelby and Van Wert counties. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Achieve assigned targets with Bayer products in coordination with pod mates (other Bayer commercial employees in the same geography); Develop and implement dealer business plans, manage forecasting proactively, inventory management and product line demand issues, set the business direction, and coordinate follow ups with dealers; 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; Gather, assimilate and analyze market and competitive information; Utilize data to make key decisions to drive the business; Follow set 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; Show initiative in expanding selling skills and product/portfolio knowledge; Ensure achievement of program execution and program fulfillment, including national/regional marketing initiatives; Successfully partner 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; Act as mentor to FSR interns, Trainees, or more junior FSRs as requested by leadership; 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 in 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. WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks and incumbent that possesses the following: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in Sales, marketing, account management or agriculture OR other education level and 7 years of listed experience; Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written); Demonstrated initiative, assertiveness, and ability to dri