At 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 III-Eastern Kansas and Missouri. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWe are looking to hire multiple sales agronomists in Eastern Kansas and Missouri.\r\n\r\nSales Agronomist III-DEKALB/Asgrow\r\n\r\nThe Sales Agronomist (SA) plays a crucial role as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, technology, and innovations, advising key growers to drive in-season success. You are responsible for fostering business growth by establishing new relationships, identifying pain points, and providing agronomic-driven advice and insights throughout the season. Your expertise will be pivotal in expanding Bayer's market share and ensuring the seamless execution of agronomic strategies from planning to harvest.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThe primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist III, 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\tBuild relationships with key growers by providing value-added support, including agronomic insights, product selection, and placement recommendations;\r\n\tDeliver squad goals by leading grower demand generation plans and supporting others' role responsibilities;\r\n\tProvide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, while staying informed of agricultural research;\r\n\tDrive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers;\r\n\tOffer additional support at key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, in-season product needs, field scouting, and harvest monitoring;\r\n\tCollaborate with FSRs, TAs, and SeedPros on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives;\r\n\tResolve performance issues and support key grower needs in season, including PPIs and Replants;\r\n\tMake strategic recommendations to leadership on innovative ways to enhance business results;\r\n\tConnect with company peers on programs and issues to gain alignment and support for resolutions;\r\n\tMonitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and identify new issues or opportunities throughout the year;\r\n\tManage an annual SG&A budget and program expenditures; Travel approximately ~60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWHO YOU ARE\r\n\r\nBayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nRequired Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tAgility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, while balancing and building relationship dynamics;\r\n\tAbility to speak to company practices regarding 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-driven decisions to grow the business;\r\n\tStrong analytical, influence, 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, prioritization, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously for effective customer support;\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 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\nPreferred Qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tBachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or related field preferred;\r\n\tMinimum of 8 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing;\r\n\tExperience with sales teams and teams working remotely preferred.\r\n\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis posting will be available for application until at least February 27, 2026.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nEmployees can expect to be paid a salary between $90,640.00 - 135,960.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on 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\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. Be Bayer. \r\n\t\t\tTo all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.\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\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\tBayer is an E-Verify Employer.\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\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\tLocation:\r\n\t\t\tResidence Based|Residence Based \r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\tDivision:\r\n\t\t\tCrop Science \r\n\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\tReference Code:\r\n\t\t\t858700 \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
