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Technical Agronomist II Northeast Iowa

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This role is residence based in Northeast Iowa.

The primary responsibilities of this role,Technical Agronomist II - Northeast Iowa, are to:

• Plan and execute field scale testing programs, programs include 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;
• Perform 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;
  Support seed dealer strategically based on business priorities;
• 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;
  Sales and business support;
• Create annual Agronomy Business Plan for communication/alignment with Sales team with strategies and prioritized activities to achieve business objectives;
• Impact on business results for assigned team of Field Sales Representatives;
• Build profile as technical expert in territory;
• Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants and other key 3rd party stakeholders;
• Establish personal development goals based on stakeholder feedback;
• Accord compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies;
• Perform enablement of sales team and customer success;
• Perform local impact on business results for the Sales team;
• Deliver high quality work and exercise good judgement with minimal supervision and basic guidance;
• Product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory;
• Position entails driving a company vehicle (pooled or assigned to the individual). This may include being required to drive greater than 7,500 business miles annually in a personal, pooled, or rented vehicle OR being expected to frequently drive a pooled car as part of your job duties – regardless of mileage;
• Position requires driving for the company that will fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction and may require a CDL. This may entail the hauling of trailers, product, supplies, or equipment in a safe manner.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree (Degree must be completed by start date);
• Experience in agronomy, sales, field development or Research and Development related roles;
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs (a bag of seed);
• Valid driver’s license. Driving record (MVR) will be reviewed (i.e. moving violations, accidents, license suspension, etc.) 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. In addition, candidate must be able to meet all applicable DOT/FMCSA criteria. Drivers with previous DOT driving experience may be required to undergo FMCSA safety checks and applicable review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in agriculture or related discipline with a minimum of five years’ experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles; or a Master of Science with a minimum of two years’ experience; or a PhD and a minimum of one year experience.

Domestic relocation may be offered for this role.

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