Job Description

**Fruit & Vegetable Crop Protection Business Partner Lead-Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California** **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The primary responsibilities of this role, Fruit & Vegetable Crop Protection Business Partner Lead, are to: + Align account strategy with Strategic Account Leads (SALs); + Collaborate with units and squads on account strategy and business planning, with specific attention to US0201 and US0215; + Ideating and clearly communicate a vision of successful business outcomes both near and long term for the supporting unit focus, laddering outcome up to the F&V Micro Enterprise and dedicated units; + Identify customer accountability strategy - clearly identify account coverage needs (location, division, and HQ by role) and prioritize account for growth to achieve and balance gross sales and profit targets; + Box-balance sell-in and sell-out; + Modeling successful business practices of communication, prioritization of work, andholistic business understanding; + Identify and coordinate growth opportunities with unit BULs and SALs; + Drive business prioritization and planning across dedicated accounts to support the F&VGTM strategy; + Provide partner insights & opportunities to facilitate P&L target attainment; + Own strategic assessment of distribution access strategy; + Build account network and be a connector between field squads and the broader BCS ecosphere; + Collaborating with Customer Enabling Teams to align onstrategies and to procure support services; + Create, customize, and personalize Y0 unit business plans Align and activate Y+1 business / growth plans between squads and partners; escalate account deviations w/SALs; + Co-own integration of GTM strategy across portfolio; + Challenge all stakeholders to focus on holistic value creation Upskill account management practices for effective cross-portfolio integration & execution in coordination with SALs; + Communicate and facilitate strategy and tactics to develop mutually beneficial business solutions; + Build relationships and trust with all stakeholders that foster local resolution to conflict/issues Travel 25-50%; **WHO YOU ARE** Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: + BS in business or agriculture-related fields; + Excellent account management and business acumen, strategic thinking, planning, negotiation, critical thinking and leadership skills; + Strong analytical and innovative sales and negotiation skills; detail orientation; + Willingness to invest in financial acumen and continue to develop skill set to drive both top and bottom-line growth; + 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; + Strong communication & influencing skills to drive execution of account plans with stakeholders; + Ability to quickly adapt selling and solution approaches to leverage the F&V BCS portfolio; + Ability to quickly build strategic relationships and influence behavior through building trust and being inclusive; + Ability to achieve business results in a relatively autonomous environment without direct supervision; Preferred Qualifications: + 8+ years of experience in agriculture, with a background in sales, marketing, agronomy and/or go-to-market; _Ideal candidate should reside in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, California_ _Relocation will not be offered_ _Ideal candidate must be able to travel 20-50% country wide_ Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $118,900.00 - $178,350.00. 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 11/11/25. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. **Division:** Crop Science **Reference Code** 854877 **Functional Area:** Marketing **Location:** United States : California : Residence Based || United States : Idaho : Residence Based || United States : Oregon : Residence Based || United States : Washington : Residence Based **Employment Type:** Regular **Position Grade:** VS 1.3 **Contact Us** AddressTelephone **Creve Coeur, MO** **+1 888-473-1001, option #5** **63167** OR **Submit a ticket via** **the self-service option by visiting** go/askhr

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