Bayer · 1 day ago
Sales Agronomist III-Southeast Missouri
Missouri, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $134K/yr
8+ years expBayer is a company dedicated to solving the world’s toughest challenges in health and agriculture. The Sales Agronomist III will serve as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, driving business growth through relationships with key growers and providing agronomic-driven advice and insights throughout the season.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
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
Build relationships with key growers by providing value-added support, including agronomic insights, product selection, and placement recommendations
Deliver squad goals by leading grower demand generation plans and supporting others' role responsibilities
Provide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, while staying informed of agricultural research
Drive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers
Offer additional support at key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, in-season product needs, field scouting, and harvest monitoring
Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and Partner on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives
Resolve performance issues and support key grower needs in season, including PPIs and Replants
Make strategic recommendations to leadership on innovative ways to enhance business results
Connect with company peers on programs and issues to gain alignment and support for resolutions
Monitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and identify new issues or opportunities throughout the year
Manage an annual SG&A budget and program expenditures
Travel approximately :60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction
Qualification
Required
Agility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, while balancing and building relationship dynamics
Ability to speak to company practices regarding 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-driven decisions to grow the business
Strong analytical, influence, innovative sales, and negotiation skills with documented ability to drive results
Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills
Ability to quickly start and grow strategic relationships and influence customer behavior
Strong task management, prioritization, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously for effective customer support
Exceptional networking and consultative sales skills to engage customers and build new relationships
Ability to quickly learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote options fitting customer needs
Position requires driving for the company, possibly under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, involving safe hauling of trailers, products, supplies, or equipment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or related field
Minimum of 8 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing
Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (62)
2024 (71)
2023 (76)
2022 (141)
2021 (138)
2020 (117)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
Recent News
2026-01-08
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