Tech Agronomist III-New York, New England Region

Bayer•Residence Based, NY

10d•Remote

About The Position

At Bayer, we are seeking a Tech Agronomist III for the New York, New England Region. This role is crucial in supporting our mission of 'Health for all, Hunger for none.' The Tech Agronomist III will be responsible for planning and executing field-scale testing programs, providing technical support and training to seed dealers and the Bayer sales team, and contributing to local business objectives. This position requires a strong understanding of agronomy, sales support, and product stewardship, with an emphasis on building relationships with key stakeholders in the territory. The role involves driving a company vehicle and may be subject to DOT/FMCSA regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles
Ability to lift to 60 lbs (a bag of seed)
Valid driver’s license
Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed and must meet guidelines based on the company’s Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers
Possess a DOT Driver medical card or the ability to obtain one through successfully completing and passing a DOT physical.
Candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or related discipline with 7+ years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles
Master’s degree in agriculture or related discipline with at least 4+ years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles
Ph.D. in agriculture or related discipline with at least 3+ of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or research and development roles
Ideal candidate should reside in NY and be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute field scale testing programs including field testing of commercial Bayer seed products and Ground Breaker trials for new product launches from all platforms.
Collaborate with Seed Dealers/growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain, 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.
Give seed dealer support provided strategically based on business priorities.
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 the benefits and uses of crop protection products.
Develop and instill confidence in product recommendations and Tailored Solutions.
Create annual Agronomy Business Plan for communication/alignment with Sales Team with strategies and prioritized activities to achieve business objectives.
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.
Be compliant with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies.
Be responsible of product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory.
Maintain key customer and stakeholder relationships and company image.