Job Description

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Technical Agronomist II - Channel - Central Nebraska

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Technical Agronomist II, you will be the area sales team and product agronomic leader for Central Nebraska. You will be expected to help achieve or exceed the established regional and territory sales targets by enabling the sales team\xe2\x80\x99s expertise to position the full Bayer portfolio. This role is a Residence Based position and will report to the Regional Agronomy Lead - Craig Schaal.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Technical Agronomist II - Channel - Central Nebraska, are to:

• Plan and execute field scale testing programs (programs include field testing of commercial Bayer seed products and ground breaker trials for new product launches from all platforms);
• Collaborate with seed Dealers/Growers to plant trials, collect require data, maintain and harvest trials;
• Provide technical support and training for Seed Dealers and Bayer Sales Team;
• Work with Bayer Sales Team to achieve local business objectives through technical support, consultation, and training;
• Seed Dealer support provided strategically based on business priorities;
• Establish and execute effective communication and training strategies with Seed Dealers;
• Provide technical information for seed, train, and chemistry products;
• Communicate agronomic positioning and benefits of seed and trait products and the benefits/uses of crop protection products;
• Develop and instill confidence in product recommendations and tailored solutions;
• Create annual agronomy business plan for communication/alignment with sales team with strategies and prioritized activities to achieve business objectives;
• Provide area impact on business results for the sales team and plan and execute tactics to support identified business strategies and objectives;
• Actively participate in local portfolio management and future year forecasting;
• Assume Sales Team and/or Agronomy Team Project Leadership role(s);
• Build profile as a technical expert in the territory;
• Build presence and credibility with Ky Growers, Seed Dealers, and Crop Consultants and other Key 3rd Party stakeholders;
• Demonstrate breadth of perspective and business acumen;
• Adhere to compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies, product stewardship, and use recommendations for the local territory.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in agriculture or related discipline;
• Experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles;
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (a bag of seed);
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.) and must meet guidelines based on the company\xe2\x80\x99s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers;
• Possess a DOT Driver medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical. In addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least seven years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles or Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least four years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles or Ph.D. in agriculture or related discipline with at least three years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles.

Domestic relocation may be offered for this position.

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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 Science for a better life, 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

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.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

IMPORTANT NOTE for POTENTIAL US CANDIDATES: Bayer expects its colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Bayer defines fully vaccinated in alignment with CDC which is two weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine regimen or two weeks after completing the one-dose regimen. Additionally, Bayer colleagues are also required to comply with state, local and customer requirements.

Location: United States : Nebraska : Residence Based
Division: Crop Science
Reference Code: 792376

Contact Us

Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

Bayer CropScience LP