Jason Minton
Chesterfield,MO
Summary
A dynamic and results-oriented commercial leader, I offer a distinguished career marked by a consistent record of exceeding ambitious sales targets and fostering transformative growth. My experience is hallmarked by a track record of driving sales to over $1.5 billion at Bayer Crop Science, a testament to my expertise in cross-functional collaboration and visionary coaching. For the past 1.5 years, I have served as the Chief Commercial Officer for Taranis, a frontrunner in the AgTech startup landscape.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Commercial Officer
Taranis
06.2024 - Current
- Direct all commercial operations across the USA and Brazil, unifying Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success teams
- Deliver $18M in US Sales and grew revenues 175% in Brazil commercial business
- Launch of the new Taranis Conservation Services line and forged multiple significant partnerships
- Expanded the company's market reach and value proposition.
- Visionary Coaching & Innovation driving significant organizational change
VP Sales, Regional Business Lead – Midwest
Bayer Crop Science
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Deliver Sales Results across Bayer entire portfolio.
- Grow Business to more than $1.5B in Annual Sales.
- Deliver Consistent Visionary Coaching and Development.
- Empower Leaders within the team and broader network for action.
- Foster improved collaborative internal networking for sales.
- Co-Lead of Mentoring Program for IDEAS.
Partner Experience Lead- Strategic Accounts
Bayer Crop Science
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered business improvements in business continuity for strategic partners across all business functions.
- Coordinated, led, and coached Enablement Manager and new Strategic Sales Support Specialist
- Launched new projects: Net Pricing/Compensation, Quarterly Partner Symposium
- Served as Commercial Mentor Pilot team member for IDEAS.
Strategic Account Lead- Wilbur Ellis
Bayer Crop Science
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Responsible for $400M in Sales with key strategic partner across all Bayer business
- Facilitated work for internal teams to fix data reporting, forecasting, and other key crop protection initiatives.
- Directed team operations and account management across Seed, Crop Protection, CLIMATE Field view software, Seed Growth and licensing business.
- Developed 5 proprietary and life cycle management projects with customer.
Seed Portfolio Manager – Strategic Accounts
Bayer Crop Science
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Lead Marketing and Product Management of two brands with our largest distribution partner
Regional Account Manager – Crop Protection/Strategic Accounts
Bayer Crop Science
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed strategy for crop protection growth at WinField United with key products including launches.
North American Customer Experience Manager
Monsanto
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Lead Operations for US Customer Centricity Program, including both closed loop and broad culture change strategy.
Area Business Manager, DEKALB/Asgrow, Northwest Iowa
Monsanto
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Lead NW Iowa Sales team and Dealer Network
US Sales Neurology and Hematology
Bayer HealthCare
01.2003 - 01.2013
- US Sales Business Manager
- Regional Sales Manager – Chicago/Midwest Region
- Senior Sales Consultant – Neurology
- Sales Consultant – Hematology/Neurology
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Biology
Millikin University
Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Change Management
- Sales Strategy
- Visionary coaching
- Creative and Action Driven
- Cost reductions
- Executive team leadership
- Contract negotiation
- Key account management
Timeline
Chief Commercial Officer
Taranis
06.2024 - Current
VP Sales, Regional Business Lead – Midwest
Bayer Crop Science
08.2022 - 06.2024
Partner Experience Lead- Strategic Accounts
Bayer Crop Science
01.2021 - 08.2022
Strategic Account Lead- Wilbur Ellis
Bayer Crop Science
01.2019 - 01.2021
Seed Portfolio Manager – Strategic Accounts
Bayer Crop Science
01.2017 - 01.2019
Regional Account Manager – Crop Protection/Strategic Accounts
Bayer Crop Science
01.2016 - 01.2017
North American Customer Experience Manager
Monsanto
01.2015 - 01.2016
Area Business Manager, DEKALB/Asgrow, Northwest Iowa
Monsanto
01.2013 - 01.2015
US Sales Neurology and Hematology
Bayer HealthCare
01.2003 - 01.2013
Bachelor’s degree - Biology
Millikin University
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