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Seed Account Manager Associate, Corn States
Summary
Seed Account Manager Associate, Corn States
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Manage a broad portfolio of existing Corn States licensee accounts using a disciplined, scalable account-coverage approach;
+ Proactively engage licensees through phone, email, virtual meetings and other communication channels to maintain relationships and uncover business needs;
+ Identify opportunities to increase seed, trait and Seed Growth business within existing licensee accounts and convert opportunities through consistent follow-up and execution through a collaborative approach with Technical Product Managers;
+ Collaborate across Corn States teams to reimagine how this critical account segment is supported, including product portfolio efficiencies, business-support resourcing and services that create opportunities for stronger strategic alignment with licensees;
+ Prioritize time and level of engagement based on account opportunity, business needs and growth potential;
+ Develop strong working relationships across the licensee portfolio while providing higher-touch engagement when business opportunities warrant it;
+ Clearly communicate Corn States/Bayer portfolio value, programs and business opportunities across multiple channels;
+ Partner with Corn States Marketing, Operations, Product and Technical teams to support assigned accounts and execute growth opportunities;
+ Maintain strong commercial discipline around customer follow-up, opportunity management and sales forecasting;
+ Manage expense and marketing resources within budget;
+ Accountable for annual trait and genetic volume goals across assigned accounts;
WHO YOU ARE:
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
+ Bachelor's Degree;
+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across phone, email, virtual and in-person interactions;
+ Strong commercial and sales orientation with a proactive approach to customer outreach and opportunity identification;
+ Ability to initiate customer conversations, uncover business needs and translate opportunities into incremental growth;
+ Strong follow-up, organization and prioritization across a broad portfolio of accounts;
+ Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal Corn States teams;
+ Strong business acumen and ability to communicate the value of Bayer technologies, products and programs;
+ 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:
+ 5+ years of commercial experience in the seed industry;
This posting will be available for application until at least November 5, 2026.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 108,100- 162,100. 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.
YOUR APPLICATION
Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Location: United States : Missouri : Creve Coeur || United States : Illinois : Residence Based || United States : Indiana : Residence Based || United States : Iowa : Residence Based || United States : Missouri : Residence Based
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 895166
Contact Us
Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com
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