Tech Agronomist III- Channel- Southwest Wisconsin

At Bayer, we're visionaries driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and strive for a world where 'Health for all, Hunger for none' is a reality.

As a Tech Agronomist III- Channel- Southwest Wisconsin, you will be responsible for planning and executing field-scale testing programs, collaborating with seed dealers and growers, providing technical support and training, and working with the sales team to achieve local business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and execute field-scale testing programs, including field testing of commercial Bayer seed products and Ground Breaker trials
• Collaborate with seed dealers and growers to plant trials, collect data, and harvest trials
• Provide technical support and training for seed dealers and Bayer sales team
• Work with Bayer sales team to achieve local business objectives through technical support, consultation, and training
• 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 crop protection products
• Develop and instill confidence in product recommendations and Tailored Solutions
• Create annual Agronomy Business Plan for communication and alignment with Sales Team
• Care for 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 third-party stakeholders
• Comply with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies
• Be responsible for product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory
• Maintain key customer and stakeholder relationships and company image
• Position entails driving a company vehicle, which may include being required to drive greater than 7,500 business miles annually

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience in agronomy, sales, field development, or research and development roles
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
• Valid driver's license
• Possess a DOT Driver medical card or the ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least seven years of experience
• Master's degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least four years of experience
• Ph.D. in agriculture or related discipline with at least three years of experience

Salary: $92,880.00 - $139,320.00 per year, with additional compensation including bonus or commission.

Benefits: health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.