Tech Agronomist III- Southwest Illinois

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Tech Agronomist III- Southwest Illinois

Your Tasks And Responsibilities

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

• 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;
• Recommend and lead new regional projects that drive the business. Lead others into alignment with strategies;
• Evaluate new products thoroughly each season to drive future year forecasting and market positioning strategy;
• Drive collaboration and communication between Agronomic Services, Breeding, & Product Teams;
• Assumes challenging assignments outside of standard work/team responsibilities to include squad/unit/country project leadership role(s);
• Influences, leads and communicates cross-functionally;
• 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;
  
  

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;
• Ability to obtain 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 $91,135.38 - $136,703.06 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. This posting will be available for application until at least 3-20-2025

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.

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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.

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Location: United States : Illinois : Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 840948

Contact Us

Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com

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