Sales Agronomist IV-Eastern North Carolina

Bayer•Raleigh, NC

20h

About The Position

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. Sales Agronomist IV-Eastern North Carolina The 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. This role covers the following counties in North Carolina: Hyde,Beaufort, Washington, Tyrrell, Dare and Bertie.

Requirements

Agility in communication to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, with a customer-first focus
Ability to discuss company practices related to current and future products and corporate initiatives
Demonstrated strategic thinking capability using business insights to project decisions
Digital fluency with industry tools and a desire to use data for business growth
Strong analytical, influence, innovative sales, and negotiation skills
Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills
Ability to coach and mentor teams and quickly grow strategic relationships
Strong task management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Exceptional networking and consultative sales skills to engage customers and build new relationships
Ability to learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote diverse options fitting customer needs
Position requires driving for the company, potentially under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, which may involve hauling trailers, products, supplies, or equipment safely.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 12 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing
Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely.
Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or an appropriate related field

Responsibilities

Lead the development of a comprehensive Bayer portfolio business plan with Field Sales Representatives (FSRs) for assigned geography, prioritizing ~100 growers with high growth opportunity
Collaborate with FSRs, Technical Agronomists, and SeedPros to build a comprehensive Bayer business plan and drive market share growth with identified growers
Build relationships with key growers by providing agronomic insights, product selection, and placement recommendations
Deliver squad goals through leading the grower demand generation plan and supporting others' role responsibilities
Provide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, staying informed of agricultural research
Drive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers
Support key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, responding to in-season product needs, scouting fields, and monitoring harvest results
Lead, coach, and collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and SeedPros on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives
Address key grower needs in season, including performance issue resolution and replanting
Strategically recommend innovative ways to enhance business results and connect internally for alignment and support.