Customer Solutions Agronomist

Bayer AG; Calgary; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Customer Solutions Agronomist for a permanent, home-based role in Alberta. This position involves running local business activities and providing agronomic expertise to enhance customer satisfaction and support Bayer's initiatives. Ideal candidates hold advanced degrees in agronomy or related fields and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Use of a company vehicle

Competitive pay and benefits

Inclusive and diverse culture

Career development opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred; Bachelor’s with relevant experience accepted.
• Strong knowledge of crop production, agronomy, and Bayer’s portfolio required.
• Experience in planning and executing field research trials is important.

Responsibilities

• Achieving squad P&L targets collaboratively.
• Using digital tools to support Bayer’s portfolio.
• Communicating Bayer’s agronomic solutions to stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of crop production

Excellent communication skills

Planning and executing field research trials

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. degree

Bachelor’s with 2+ years of agronomy or research experience

Tools

MS Office

CRM

Tableau

Job description

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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, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities, and redefining ‘impossible’. Join us if you’re eager to build a meaningful career in a diverse community making a real difference.

Customer Solutions Agronomist

This position offers:

• Being the preferred provider for customers’ operations
• Running local business activities to benefit customers and Bayer
• Supporting team knowledge and customer experience through agronomic expertise and research, leading to better on-farm decisions

This is a permanent, home-based role with travel within Olds or Lacombe, Alberta, and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities include:

• Achieving squad P&L targets collaboratively
• Planning and executing short-term (90-day), mid-term, and long-term initiatives
• Adapting and reassessing tasks to meet squad goals
• Collaborating within the squad to clarify responsibilities and maximize customer focus
• Using digital tools and agronomic expertise to support Bayer’s portfolio and assess market opportunities
• Contributing to team dynamics through activities like recruitment and performance feedback
• Fostering an inclusive, safe, and compliant work environment
• Defining technical strategies for data and demand generation
• Developing and executing field testing protocols with the Market Development community
• Communicating Bayer’s agronomic solutions to stakeholders and ensuring technology profiles are maintained
• Providing technical support for product performance issues
• Supporting weed and crop protection strategies and stewardship initiatives
• Collecting and analyzing trial data, ensuring high data quality, and collaborating on advanced statistical analysis

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree, or Bachelor’s with 2+ years of agronomy or research experience
• Relevant certifications such as CCA, CCSC, P.Ag, or eligible
• Strong knowledge of crop production, agronomy, and Bayer’s product portfolio
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in planning and executing field research trials
• Strategic understanding of regional issues and their impact on Bayer’s outcomes
• Ability to develop research protocols aligned with customer needs
• Ability to demonstrate and support sales activities on farms
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving ability
• Experience supervising and coaching summer students

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, CRM, Tableau, and other Bayer software

What We Offer:

• Use of a company vehicle
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Inclusive and diverse culture
• Career development and international opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements and employee benefits

Bayer values inclusion and diversity, encouraging applications from all candidates, including those with disabilities. Please notify us if accommodations are needed during the application process.