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Technical Product Manager II, Corn States 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Lead product and agronomic systems integration and adoption through knowledge transfer to assigned accounts and geography
• Product (genetic + trait combo) characterization, placement, rollout & seed stock sales, collaborate on developing marketing materials and training the organization as well as licensee
• Agronomic systems (weed, insect and disease traits & chemistry solutions)
• SeedGrowth (seed treatment and bio enhancer awareness)
• Digital agriculture (eTPG, Climate FV)
• Drive product portfolio and lifecycle management at licensee HQ with assigned squad accounts to deliver P&L
• Execute CS portfolio management strategies to maintain genetic refresh in-line with LRP commitments as well as new trait launches:
• Market & portfolio needs assessment 
• Customer level product lifecycle management/influence
• Customer level supply/crop plan management/influence
• Accurate seedstock forecasting and order fulfillment
• Collaborate with squad members to assess and develop strategic product supply plan for each assigned account that supports the Corn States genetic and trait strategy;
• This role will be residence based in IA, WI or Northern Illinois.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Industry expert in germplasm and portfolio management with advanced experience in consultative selling techniques;
• Proven ability to lead through influence;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and train a broad audience on agronomic topics;
• Ability to build relationships with & influence multiple stakeholders;
• Risk taker to provide advice and make recommendations;
• Demonstrated success utilizing sales skills, agronomic expertise, and influencing people and teams;
• Proven success leading complex product portfolio and lifecycle management;
• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as presentation skills;
• Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to drive a company car or pooled vehicle (driving record must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers and MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening).

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S., M.S., or PhD in Agronomy or related discipline with minimum 11 (BS), 8 (MS) or 5 (PhD) years of industry experience.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $112454.40 - 168681.60.  Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, 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 12/24/2025