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.

Strategic Account Manager II 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Strategic Account Manager II are to:

• Collaborate with Strategic Account Lead (SAL) and Supplier Relations Lead to implement Y0-1 HQ account strategy
• Collaborate with SAL and customer to execute account strategy in partnership with Unit Leads and Squads
• Support Whole-Farm Solution (Seed, CP, Digital) development for partners nationally while enabling Business Unit Lead (BUL) and Business Partner Lead (BPL) to influence the field locally
• Maintain National HQ relationships with key executives at partner companies
• Support business performance achievement through influential account management & connectivity to BUL and BPL
• Manage short-term and long-term market funding through agreements/contracts & tracking against business performance
• Drive seed initiatives and target setting with account
• Coordinate partner phasing of Crop Protection purchases
• Collaborate directly with Market Managers, BULs, and BPL’s to track execution against local business plans and push pull strategies.  Collaborate with customer enabling teams to understand business trends and gaining account support
• Upskill account management practices for effective cross-portfolio integration & execution
• Identify early Business Planning process that identifies key imperatives, tactics and quarterly road map that encompasses account priorities supported by Bayer strategy and initiatives. ​
• Manage forecasting, budgets, inventory and multi-year agreements, CCOs.​
• Communicate and facilitate strategy and tactics to develop mutually beneficial business solutions with account
• Build relationships and trust with all stakeholders that foster local resolution to conflict/issues.​

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent business acumen, strategic thinking, planning, negotiation, critical thinking and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and innovative sales and negotiation skills;  detail orientation
• Ability to balance Bayer and customer needs to achieve mutually beneficial business results.
• A high degree of leadership and collaboration between Bayer field teams, units, SALs and accounts
• Ability to influence without authority
• Strong communication & influencing skills to drive execution of account plans with stakeholder
• Ability to quickly build strategic relationships and influence behavior through building trust and being inclusive
• Advanced account management and business planning skill set 
• Willingness to invest in financial acumen and continue to develop skill set to drive both top and bottom-line growth
• Strong digital fluency as it relates to account usage of farmer management information systems;
• Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience

This posting will be available for application until at least February 9, 2026.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $139040.00 - 208560.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.