Sales Agronomist III

At Bayer, we're visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges. We're seeking a Sales Agronomist III to lead the development of a comprehensive business plan for assigned geography, focusing on high-growth growers.

This role involves:

• Developing a business plan with Field Sales Representatives for assigned geography
• Building relationships with key growers by providing value-added support, including agronomic insights and product recommendations
• Delivering squad goals through grower demand generation plans
• Providing whole-farm agronomic advice through education and product selection
• Driving trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers
• Offering additional support at key seasonal milestones
• Collaborating with Field Sales Representatives, Technical Advisors, and Partners on business planning
• Resolving performance issues and supporting key grower needs
• Making strategic recommendations to leadership
• Monitoring grower account inventory progress and tracking planned activities
• Managing an annual SG&A budget and program expenditures
• Travelling approximately 60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction

The ideal candidate has:

• Agility in communication approach
• Ability to speak to company practices regarding current and future products and corporate initiatives
• Demonstrated strategic thinking capability
• Digital fluency with industry tools
• Strong analytical, influence, innovative sales, and negotiation skills
• Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills
• Ability to quickly start and grow strategic relationships and influence customer behaviour
• Strong task management, prioritisation, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Exceptional networking and consultative sales skills

Preferred qualifications include:

• 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

The salary range is approximately $90,640 - $135,960 per year, with additional compensation including a bonus or commission. Benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, and sick leave.