Technical Agronomist IV-Kentucky

Bayer•Ford, KY

4d•$105,120 - $157,680

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. Technical Agronomist IV-Kentucky 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 achiever 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. YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES The primary responsibilities of this role,Technical Agronomist IV-KY, are to: 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; Recommend and lead new regional projects that drive the business; Lead others into alignment with strategies; Evaluate new products thoroughly each season to drive future year forecasting and market positioning strategy; Drive collaboration and communication between Agronomic Services, Breeding, & Product Teams; Assumes challenging assignments outside of standard work/team responsibilities to include squad/unit/country project leadership role (s); Influences, leads and communicates cross-functionally; 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 accountabilities: 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; Unit impact on business results for the squad; Recommend and lead new Unit projects that drive the business; Leads others into alignment within Unit strategies; Main driver in collaboration between Agronomy and other functions; Directly and indirectly influence product advancement and Y+1 advancement; Serves as a mentor for new Technical Agronomists within the squad due to extensive experience base-External: Seed dealers| Growers|Local agronomists; WHO YOU ARE Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Requirements

Bachelor of Science-degree must be completed by start date
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift 60 lbs

Nice To Haves

BS with 8+, MS with 6+ or PhD with 5+ years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles
ideal candidate should reside in Kentucky

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
Recommend and lead new regional projects that drive the business
Lead others into alignment with strategies
Evaluate new products thoroughly each season to drive future year forecasting and market positioning strategy
Drive collaboration and communication between Agronomic Services, Breeding, & Product Teams
Assumes challenging assignments outside of standard work/team responsibilities to include squad/unit/country project leadership role (s)
Influences, leads and communicates cross-functionally
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 accountabilities:
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
Unit impact on business results for the squad
Recommend and lead new Unit projects that drive the business
Leads others into alignment within Unit strategies
Main driver in collaboration between Agronomy and other functions
Directly and indirectly influence product advancement and Y+1 advancement
Serves as a mentor for new Technical Agronomists within the squad due to extensive experience base-External: Seed dealers| Growers|Local agronomists