Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Bayer Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

Hybrid working

Wellbeing programs

Life Insurance

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Commercial & Agronomic Operations Specialist for Horti & Roots in the UK & Ireland. The role leads market development, agronomic positioning, trials, and sales enablement across the region, coordinating with growers, distributors and internal squads to drive growth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in horticulture, strong commercial sense, and excellent cross-functional collaboration. The position offers a flexible hybrid model and benefits as part of a global agronomy team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Horticulture/Roots, UK & Ireland
• Commercial acumen with market development focus
• Ability to translate agronomic and technical knowledge into customer value
• Strong planning, stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the Horti & Roots business across the full commercial journey from market development to sales delivery
• Develop and execute commercial and agronomic strategies including trials and campaigns
• Collaborate with growers, distributors, customers and squads to identify opportunities and enable sales growth
• Partner with Enablement teams to inform future portfolio decisions and market opportunities
• Build relationships with industry bodies and stakeholders to stay ahead of market trends

Skills

Market development

Product positioning

Demand generation

Sales enablement

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match## Job Description**At Bayer, we believe work should matter. Every day, our teams push toward a future where \"Health for all, Hunger for none\" is within reach, and every role, from the lab to the field to the boardroom, helps us get there. We give people the ownership to shape outcomes, the support to grow through new skills and experiences, and a global community where different perspectives are valued. If you want your work to count and the room to become your best, you'll find it here.****Commercial & Agronomic Operations Specialist - Horti & Roots (UK & Ireland)****Commercial & Agronomic Operations Specialist - Horti & Roots (UK & Ireland)****Location: UK & Ireland (Field-Based with Hybrid Working)**We are looking for an experienced **Commercial & Agronomic Operations Specialist** to join our Horticulture & Roots business and play a pivotal role in driving market development, demand generation, customer engagement, and commercial performance across the UK and Ireland.In this role, you will have end-to-end responsibility for the Horti & Roots business, connecting product positioning, market development, agronomy, commercial trials, customer adoption, and sales execution. Working closely with Customer Facing Squads, Portfolio Enablement teams, growers, distributors, and industry stakeholders, you will help shape both current commercial success and future portfolio strategy.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced **Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Commercial, or Market Development professional** looking to take ownership of a key business area while influencing both short-term commercial delivery and long-term strategic growth.**What you'll do*** Lead the Horti & Roots business across the full commercial journey, from market development and technical positioning through to demand generation, customer adoption, and sales delivery, ensuring alignment with business priorities and growth objectives.* Develop and execute commercial and agronomic strategies, including technical and commercial trials, product positioning, demand generation campaigns, and sales enablement activities that create customer value and drive market adoption.* Work closely with growers, distributors, customers, and Customer Facing Squads to identify, develop, and convert commercial opportunities, providing the technical, agronomic, and commercial support needed to deliver sales growth.* Partner with Portfolio Enablement teams to bring customer, market, agronomic, and commercial insights into future portfolio decisions, ensuring alignment between current market opportunities and long-term business strategy.* Build and maintain strong relationships with industry bodies, associations, and key stakeholders, representing Bayer externally while staying ahead of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes.**Who you are*** 5+ years' experience within the Horticulture and/or Roots market across the UK & Ireland, with strong technical and agronomic expertise.* A commercially minded professional with experience in market development, product positioning, commercial trials, demand generation, and sales growth.* Proven ability to translate technical and agronomic knowledge into compelling customer value propositions and commercial outcomes.* Strong business planning, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to support and enable sales teams while building trusted customer relationships.* Excellent communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across Customer Facing, Demand Generation, Technical, and Portfolio Enablement teams.**What makes you successful*** You combine strategic thinking with a strong focus on execution and commercial results.* You are customer-focused and able to connect agronomic expertise with market opportunities and business growth.* You build credibility and influence with growers, distributors, industry stakeholders, and internal teams alike.* You thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, balancing short-term sales delivery with long-term portfolio development.Join us and help shape the future of Horticulture and Roots by connecting market insight, agronomic excellence, and commercial execution to deliver sustainable growth for our customers and our business across the UK and Ireland.At Bayer, we're committed to helping our employees grow their careers while making a positive impact. You'll join a collaborative team where your ideas are valued, your development is supported, and your work contributes to ensuring products reach customers when they need them most.**Your Application**\"Be You\" at Bayer where you have the opportunity to be part of our culture influencing Health for all and Hunger for none.We value our employees and believe that rewarding your contributions is essential to our shared vision. Discover the exceptional benefits awaiting you as a valued member of #Teambayer**Compensation and Benefits****Salary you can expect:** £75,000 - £85,000 depending on skills and experience.* Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual company bonus.* Individual bonus can also be granted for valuable Impact and contributions* 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance* Wellness programs and support* International career possibilities* Flexible and Hybrid working* Help with home office equipment* Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities* We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment**The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support flexible hybrid working model.**#LI-UK#Hybrid**Location:**United Kingdom: Cambridgeshire: Cambridge**Division:**Crop Science**Reference Code:**896370Get MatchedUpload your resume and see jobs that match your skills and experience## Perks and Benefits### Health and WellbeingAs an employee you can access the following health and wellbeing areas: Employee Assistance Programme, Online health & wellbeing advice, Free fresh fruit on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Access to activities at Green Park; including regular food fairs, nature walks and more, Subsidised restaurant serving healthy options daily.### Inclusion & DiversityBe you and feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive working culture### Flexible WorkingBecause creating a family-friendly workplace is important to us, our employees can take advantage of benefits that allow them to lead productive working lives that are harmonious with the priorities of their families. In conjunction with their manager, Bayer UK employees can discuss a range of flexible working patterns to ensure that a successful work life balance can be achieved.### Work-Life BalanceBuild a career that you can be proud of in balance with your private life### Work with PurposeDrive our vision \"Health for all, hunger for none\"### Competitive PayExpect fair compensation and equal opportunities for all our employees### EmpowermentThrive in an environment that gives you, and everyone, opportunities to succeed### Retiremet ProvisionWith more people living longer and pressure on government pension systems increasing, company retirement benefits such as ours offer good opportunities for individual optimization. Employees may customize their retirement benefits to allow them to accumulate more money for the future, purchase stock, and even convert a portion of their salary to entitle them to early retirement.