YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Top Producer Account Manager-Coastal CA/ Arizona, are to: 

• Build incremental value by fulfilling specific customer needs thought tailored solutions;
• You will be the primary point of contact for all Bayer related products including seed and traits, crop protection, climate and seed applied solutions;
• This includes ensuring that customers have full knowledge of our existing product line, as well as introduction & education onnew product offerings;
• Develop area plan to optimize sales and growth in alignment with marketing strategy financial and product forecasting, resource allocation, tracking, reporting within budget;
• Communicate and collaborate with managers across all Bayer brands to maximize sales;
• Pilot and implement new offerings/solutions to a sub-set of accounts as required;
• Organize and coordinate with subject matter experts across all functions;
• Establish relationships with 3rd party value/service providers as needed;
• Ensure stakeholder responsibilities are established and executed according to plan; negotiations, operations, dealer activities, communications etc.;
• Collaborate with Agronomy team to ensure product/technical knowledge transfer to account;

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree;
• Financial, time, and territory management proficiency;
• Demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, assertiveness, and results orientation;
• Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, oral and written); 
• Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced and changing environment;
• Advanced computer and presentation skills (proficiencies in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
• Willingness to travel; 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ years relevant commercial experience plus a Bachelor’s degree in related field or 6 years relevant experience plus a Masters degree or MBA in related field;
• Degree in Agronomy, agriculture, business, biology or related field degree;
• Sales, marketing, and/or account management experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge of agricultural systems;
• Experience working in the Crop Protection industry recommended; 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $118,941.82 - $178,412.74. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This posting will be available for application until at least 6/1/26.