Tech Agronomist II- Central Kansas

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Technical Agronomist II, are to:

• Plan and Execute field-scale testing programs, including field testing of commercial Bayer seed products and ground breaker trials for new product launches from all platforms;
• Collaborate with Seed Dealers and growers to plant trials, collect required data, and maintain and harvest trials;
• Provide technical support and training for seed dealers and the Bayer sales team;
• Work with Bayer sales team to achieve local business objectives through technical support, consultation, and training;
• Provide seed dealer support provided strategically based on business priorities;
• 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;
• Create an annual Agronomy Business Plan for communication and alignment with Sales Team with strategies and prioritized activities to achieve business objectives;
• Demonstrate local impact on business results for an assigned team of Field Sales Representatives;
• Build profile as the technical expert in the territory;
• Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants, and other key 3rd party stakeholders;
• Establish personal development goals based on stakeholder feedback;
• Demonstrate compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies;
• Demonstrate local impact on business results for the Sales Team;
• Deliver high-quality work and exercise good judgment with minimal supervision and basic guidance accountabilities;
• Manage Agronomy Business Plan to achieve business objectives and SG&A spending targets;
• Manage local product portfolio management and production forecast leadership;
• Manage product Performance Inquiry Settlement Authority;
• Manage product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory.

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 five years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development, or R&D-related roles, or, a Master of Science, with at least two years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development, or R&D-related roles or Ph.D. degree with at least one year of experience in agronomy, sales, field development, or R&D-related. Degree must be completed by start date.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
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