YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Technical Agronomist III (East/Central Illinois), are to: 

• Plan and execute field scale testing programs, programs include field testing of commercial Bayer seed products and ground breaker trials for new product launches from all platforms;
• Collaborate with seed dealers/growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain and harvest trials;
• Give technical support and training for seed dealers and Bayer sales teamwork with Bayer sales team to achieve local business objectives through technical support, consultation and training, seed dealer support provided strategically based on business priorities;
• Establish and execute effective communication and training strategies with seed dealers;
• Provide technical information for seed, trait and chemistry products;
• Communicate agronomic positioning and benefits of seed and trait products and the benefits and uses of crop protection products;
• Develop and instill confidence in product recommendations and tailored solutions;
• Create annual agronomy business plan for communication/alignment with sales team with strategies and prioritized activities to achieve business objectives;
• Work on the area impact on business results for the sales team;
• Plan and execute tactics to support identified business strategies and objectives;
• Participate, actively, in local portfolio management and future year forecasting assume sales team and/or agronomy team project leadership role(s);
• Build profile as technical expert in territory;
• Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants and other key 3rd party stakeholders;
• Demonstrate breadth of perspective and business acumen compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies.

• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 5,000 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage; ​ 

• Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and may require a CDL. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies or equipment in a safe manner.

Domestic relocation assistance may be offered with this role.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with at least seven years of experience or Master’s degree with at least four years of experience or Ph.D. with at least three years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles (degree completed by start date);

• 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.