Sales Agronomist III Crop Protection-North Valley, CA

Sales Agronomist III Crop Protection - North Valley, CA Sales Agronomist III Crop Protection – North Valley, CA – responsible for driving agronomic solutions and growth of the Bayer portfolio in a 100‑grower focus area. Responsibilities Lead the development of a comprehensive Bayer portfolio business plan with Field Sales Representatives (FSRs) for the assigned geography. Prioritize approximately 100 growers with high growth opportunity and build relationships with key growers by providing value‑added support. Deliver squad goals by leading grower demand‑generation plans and supporting others’ role responsibilities. Provide whole‑farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement recommendations while staying informed of agricultural research. Drive trials related to the Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers. Offer additional support at key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, in‑season product needs, field scouting, and harvest monitoring. Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and partners on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers’ business objectives. Resolve performance issues and support key grower needs in season, including PPIs and re‑plants. Make strategic recommendations to leadership on innovative ways to enhance business results. Connect with company peers on programs and issues to gain alignment and support for resolutions. Monitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and identify new issues or opportunities throughout the year. Manage an annual SG&A budget and program expenditures. Travel approximately 60% with significant face‑to‑face customer interaction. Qualifications Agility in communication to effectively interact with organizations or individuals while balancing and building relationship dynamics. Ability to speak to company practices regarding current and future products and corporate initiatives. Demonstrated strategic thinking capability using business insights to project decisions. Digital fluency with industry tools and a desire to use data‑driven decisions to grow the business. Strong analytical, influence, innovative sales, and negotiation skills with documented ability to drive results. Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills. Ability to quickly start and grow strategic relationships and influence customer behavior. Strong task management, prioritization, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously for effective customer support. Exceptional networking and consultative sales skills to engage customers and build new relationships. Ability to quickly learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote options fitting customer needs. Position requires driving for the company, possibly under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, involving safe hauling of trailers, products, supplies, or equipment. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture‑related discipline, business, or related field. Minimum of 8+ years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing. Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely. Salaries and Benefits Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $90,640.00 – $135,960.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, and more. Salary estimates are based on location, market data, and applicant’s experience. This posting is open for application until at least 07/27/2026. Location United States: California – Residence Based Division Crop Science EEO Statement Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and accept no unsolicited third‑party resumes. Bayer is an E‑Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merck & Co.