Tech Agronomist III: New York/ New England

Bayer•Watertown, CT

1d•$90,815 - $136,222•Remote

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. Tech Agronomist III: New York/ New England The Technical Agronomist (TA) is the product and agronomic leader in their squad. The TA is jointly responsible with local sales, product management, agronomy, agronomic services, and marketing personnel to achieve or exceed the established sales targets. The TA will enable success by utilizing their agronomic expertise to position the full Bayer portfolio for current and future business success.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree. Degree must be completed by start date.
Require a valid driver's license
Ability to obtain a DOT license
Ability to lift 60 lbs

Nice To Haves

6 years (BS), 4 years (MS), or 3 years (Ph.D.) of experience in agronomy, sales, field development, or R&D related roles

Responsibilities

Plan and Execute field scale testing programs
Responsible for the successful delivery of the squad goals through support of others' role responsibilities.
Collaborate with Seed Dealers/growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain and harvest trials
Technical support and training for seed dealers and Bayer squad
Provide technical information for seed, trait and chemistry products
Communicate agronomic value of seed and crop protection products
Create an Agronomy Plan for alignment with the squad
Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants and other key 3rd party stakeholders
Plan and executes tactics to support identified business strategies and objectives
Strong leadership in local portfolio management and future year forecasting
Evaluate new products thoroughly each season to drive future year forecasting and market positioning strategy
Compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies
Product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory
Travel approximately ~60% with significant (daily) face to face customer interaction
Enablement of squad and customer success
Agronomy Business Plan to achieve business objectives
Local product portfolio management and production forecast leadership
Manage the proper use of Product Performance Inquiry claims in alignment with guidelines.
Launch new products
Deliver high quality work, exercise good judgement and make independent decisions without immediate supervision
Provides some constructive, solution-based input and contributes ideas to achieve organization goals