• Tech Agronomist III-Southern Michigan

    Bayer (MI)


    At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

     

    Tech Agronomist III-Southern Michigan

     

    The Technical Agronomist (TA) is the product and agronomic leader in their squad. The TA is jointly responsible with local sales, product management, agronomy, agronomic services, and marketing personnel to achieve or exceed the established sales targets. The TA will enable success by utilizing their agronomic expertise to position the full Bayer portfolio for current and future business success.

    YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Plan and Execute field scale testing programs

    + Responsible for the successful delivery of the squad goals through support of others' role responsibilities.

    + Collaborate with Seed Dealers/growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain and harvest trials

    + Technical support and training for seed dealers and Bayer squad

    + Provide technical information for seed, trait and chemistry products

    + Communicate agronomic value of seed and crop protection products

    + Create an Agronomy Plan for alignment with the squad

    + Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants and other key 3rd party stakeholders

    + Plan and executes tactics to support identified business strategies and objectives

    + Strong leadership in local portfolio management and future year forecasting

    + Evaluate new products thoroughly each season to drive future year forecasting and market positioning strategy

    + Compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies

    + Product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory

    + Travel approximately ~60% with significant (daily) face to face customer interaction

    + Enablement of squad and customer success

    + Accountabilities:

    + Agronomy Business Plan to achieve business objectives

    + Local product portfolio management and production forecast leadership

    + Manage the proper use of Product Performance Inquiry claims in alignment with guidelines.

    + Launch new products

    + Deliver high quality work, exercise good judgement and make independent decisions without immediate supervision

    + Provides some constructive, solution-based input and contributes ideas to achieve organization goals

    WHO YOU ARE:

    Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

    Required Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree;

    + Require a valid driver's license,

    + Ability to obtain a DOT license,

    + Ability to lift 60 lbs

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + BS+ 6, MS +4 or Ph.D. + 3 years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles. Degree must be completed by start date.

     

    This posting will be available for application until at least January 8, 2025.

     

    Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $$90814.63 - 136221.95.. 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 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.

     

    **Location:** United States : Michigan : Residence Based

    **Division:** Crop Science

    **Reference Code:** 859486

    Contact Us

    **Email:** [email protected]