Tech Agronomist II-Southern IL

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.