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Tech Agronomist II

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Technical Agronomist II is the area sales team and product agronomic leader. The TA is jointly responsible with the ABM to achieve or exceed the established regional and territory sales targets. The TA will enable the sales team success by utilizing their agronomic expertise to position the full Bayer portfolio of seed, crop protection, and Climate FieldView for tailored solutions with customers.

This role will support the Northeast Nebraska territory.

The primary responsibilities of this role Technical Agronomist II, are to:

• Plan and Execute field scale testing programs including 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 required 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;
• Give 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, trait and chemistry products;
• Communicate agronomic positioning and benefits of seed and trait products and the benefits and uses of crop protection products;
• Develop and instill confidence in product recommendations and Tailored Solutions;
• Provide sales and business support;
• Create annual Agronomy Business Plan for communication/alignment with Sales Team with strategies and prioritized activities to achieve business objectives;
• Care for area impact on business results for the Sales Team;
• Plan and execute tactics to support identified business strategies and objectives;
• Participate actively in local portfolio management and future year forecasting;
• Assume Sales Team and/or Agronomy Team project leadership role(s);
• Build profile as technical expert in territory;
• Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants and other key third party stakeholders;
• Be compliant with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies;
• Be responsible of product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory;
• Maintain key customer and stakeholder relationships and company image;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 7,500 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;
• Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and may require a CDL. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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’s license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.) and must meet guidelines based on the company’s 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’s degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least five years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles or Master’s degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least one year 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;

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $73,659.10 - $110,488.66/yr. 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.