Remote Sales Agronomist

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.Sales Agronomist III-DEKALB/Asgrow We are looking to hire a DEKALB/Asgrow Sales Agronomist in Iowa to cover the following counites: The Sales Agronomist (SA) plays a crucial role as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, technology, and innovations, advising key growers to drive in-season success. Your expertise will be pivotal in expanding Bayer's market share and ensuring the seamless execution of agronomic strategies from planning to harvest.YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist III, are to:Lead the development of a comprehensive Bayer portfolio business plan with Field Sales Representatives (FSRs) for assigned geography, prioritizing ~100 growers with high growth opportunity;Provide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, while staying informed of agricultural research;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 Partner on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives;Resolve performance issues and support key grower needs in season, including PPIs and Replants;Monitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and identify new issues or opportunities throughout the year;Travel approximately ~60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.Required Qualifications:Agility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, while balancing and building relationship dynamics;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;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.Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or 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.If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be Bayer. Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.Location:United States : Iowa : Residence Based Division:Crop Science Reference Code:874013 Contact UsEmail:View email address on click.appcast.io.