\r\nWe are looking to hire multiple Sales Agronomists in Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. In your application, please indicate your desired geographic region.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe Sales Agronomist is responsible for advising key growers as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, technology, and new innovation to drive in-season success. You are expected to drive business growth with key growers by developing new relationships, identifying pain points, providing agronomic-driven advice and insights throughout the season.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist II, are to:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\tWork with Field Sales Representatives, Technical Agronomists, and SeedPros to build a comprehensive Bayer business plan and drive market share growth of Bayer products with identified growers with low or no Bayer share;\r\n\tBuild relationships with key growers by providing value-added support, including agronomic insights and product selection and placement recommendations;\r\n\tDeliver squad goals through supporting the grower demand generation plan and support others' role responsibilities;\r\n\tProvide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, keeping informed of agricultural research;\r\n\tDrive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers;\r\n\tProvide additional support at key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, responding to in-season product needs, scouting fields, and monitoring harvest results;\r\n\tCollaborate with FSRs, TAs, and Seed Pros on regular business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives including KPIs and other relevant customer targets;\r\n\tSupport key grower needs in season, including performance issue resolution;\r\n\tMake strategic recommendations to leadership on innovative ways to enhance business results;\r\n\tConnect internally with company peers on programs, situations, and issues to gain alignment and support to reach resolution;\r\n\tMonitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and uncover new issues or opportunities throughout the year;\r\n\tManage an annual SG&A budget and all program expenditures;\r\n\tTravel approximately 60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nWHO YOU ARE\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRequired Qualifications:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\tAgility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, balancing and building the dynamics of each relationship;\r\n\tAbility to speak to company practices related to current and future products as well as corporate initiatives;\r\n\tDemonstrate strategic thinking capability in prior experience, using business insights to project decisions;\r\n\tDigital fluency with latest industry tools and a desire to make decisions using data to grow the business;\r\n\tStrong analytical, influence, and innovative sales and negotiation skills with documented ability to drive results;\r\n\tExcellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills;\r\n\tAbility to quickly start and grow strategic relationships and influence customer behavior;\r\n\tStrong task management with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;\r\n\tExceptional networking and consultative sales skills to engage customers and build new relationships;\r\n\tAbility to quickly learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote a diverse range of options fitting customer needs;\r\n\tPosition requires driving for the company that may fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, including hauling trailers, product, supplies, or equipment safely.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\tBachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or appropriate related field or equivalent years of experience and CCA;\r\n\tMinimum of 3 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing;\r\n\tExperience with sales teams and teams working remotely.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEmployees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $70,068.82 - $105,103.24. 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. This posting will be available for application until at least 6/30/25.\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBayer 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. \r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\tIf 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. 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