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Tech Agronomist II-Northeast Nebraska 

 In this position, you will work with the area sales team and focus product agronomy. You will be expected to help achieve or exceed the established regional and territory sales targets by enabling the sales team’s expertise to position the full Bayer portfolio. 

The primary responsibilities of this role, (Technical Agronomist), are:

• 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;
• Enablement of squad and customer success;
•  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;
• Unit impact on business results for the squad;
• Recommend and lead new Unit projects that drive the business;
• Leads others into alignment within Unit strategies;
• Main driver in collaboration between Agronomy and other functions;
•  Directly and indirectly influence product advancement and Y+1 advancement.

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 two years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles, OR master’s degree in agriculture or related discipline OR Ph.D. in agriculture or related discipline. 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $71,576.00 - $107,364.00  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 job will be available for application until at least May 5, 2025.