\r\n\r\nAt 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’. There are so many reasons to join us. 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.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nSales Agronomist IV \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere are openings in Southeast Missouri, Central Arkansas and West Tennessee.\r\n\r\nThe Sales Agronomist (SA) plays a crucial role in advising key growers as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, technology, and new innovations to ensure success throughout the season. As a Sales Agronomist, you are expected to drive business growth by developing new relationships with key growers, identifying their pain points, and providing agronomic-driven advice and insights. Your efforts will help expand Bayer's market share and reinforce its value as a trusted partner.\r\n\r\nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist IV, are to:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tLead the development of a comprehensive Bayer portfolio business plan with Field Sales Representatives (FSRs) for assigned geography, prioritizing ~100 growers with high growth opportunity;\r\n\tCollaborate with FSRs, Technical Agronomists, and SeedPros to build a comprehensive Bayer business plan and drive market share growth with identified growers;\r\n\tBuild relationships with key growers by providing agronomic insights, product selection, and placement recommendations;\r\n\tDeliver squad goals through leading the grower demand generation plan and supporting others' role responsibilities;\r\n\tProvide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, staying informed of agricultural research;\r\n\tDrive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers;\r\n\tSupport key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, responding to in-season product needs, scouting fields, and monitoring harvest results;\r\n\tLead, coach, and collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and SeedPros on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives;\r\n\tAddress key grower needs in season, including performance issue resolution and replanting;\r\n\tStrategically recommend innovative ways to enhance business results and connect internally for alignment and support.\r\n\r\n\r\nWHO YOU ARE:\r\n\r\nBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:\r\n\r\nRequired Qualifications:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\tAgility in communication to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, with a customer-first focus;\r\n\tAbility to discuss company practices related to current and future products and corporate initiatives;\r\n\tDemonstrated strategic thinking capability using business insights to project decisions;\r\n\tDigital fluency with industry tools and a desire to use data for business growth;\r\n\tStrong analytical, influence, innovative sales, and negotiation skills;\r\n\tExcellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills;\r\n\tAbility to coach and mentor teams and quickly grow strategic relationships;\r\n\tStrong task management skills 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 learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote diverse options fitting customer needs;\r\n\tPosition requires driving for the company, potentially under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, which may involve hauling trailers, products, supplies, or equipment safely.\r\n\r\n\r\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tMinimum of 12 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing;\r\n\tExperience with sales teams and teams working remotely.\r\n\tBachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or an appropriate related field;\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $106,226.40 - $159,339.60 .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.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis job is available for application until at least December 02, 2025.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\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\tYOUR APPLICATION\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\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tBayer 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. 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