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YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Tech Agronomist II-Southern IL, are to: 

• Plan and Execute field scale testing programs;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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 inputand contributes ideas to achieve organization goals;

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related discipline (Degree must be completed by start date)
• Valid driver's license - Ability to obtain a DOT license;
• Ability to lift 60 lbs;

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least 4+ years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles, OR master's degree in agriculture or related discipline with 2+ years of experience OR Ph.D. in agriculture or related discipline with 1+ year of experience. 

Ideal candidate should will reside in Southeast IL

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $71,573.38 - $107,360.06 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 5/8/25.

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.
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. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice.
Division:	Crop Science	Reference Code	844497
Functional Area:	[[filter6]]	Location:	Residence Based
Employment Type:	[[filter7]]	Position Grade:	[[cust_subgrade]]

Contact Us
Address	Telephone
Creve Coeur, MO	+1 888-473-1001, option #5
63167
OR
Submit a ticket via the self-service option by visiting go/askhr

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