DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT LEAD

Bayer AG; Iowa; On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer AG is seeking a Digital Engagement Lead in the United States (Iowa area) to advance adoption of digital farming solutions. You will be the local digital expert coordinating between Climate FieldView, New Business Models, and the local sales team to meet platform targets and drive customer value on the ground.

You will guide on-farm installations, educate growers on digital tools, and lead a team to develop and apply data-driven agronomic insights.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and ability to influence key stakeholders.
• DOT/FMCSA driving may be required; safe handling of trailers and equipment.
• Bachelor in agriculture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-farm expertise to install and troubleshoot Bayer’s precision agriculture technologies; resolve connectivity issues.
• Coach squad members to enhance digital acumen and drive digital revenue through FieldView and New Business Models.
• Identify transformative farmers, dealers and retailers for digital trials and testing opportunities.
• Develop deep expertise on FieldView and FieldView Drive; ensure on-farm compatibility.
• Provide input to Digital and Crop Mission Teams on customer needs and features in development.
• Develop use cases and train squads on these features.
• Train Field Sales Representatives and dealers on data-driven agronomic decision-making using FieldView.
• Support key customers with data acquisition and clean-up.
• Train squads on execution of New Business Models workflow.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder influence

Field sales support

Digital platform experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural field

Tools

FieldView

DMP

FieldView Drive

Job description

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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.

As a Digital Engagement Lead, you will play a crucial role in building farmer confidence with digital solutions that provide valuable insights to guide their farming decisions. You will serve as the local digital expert, connecting the Climate FieldView team, New Business Models team, Business Unit Lead, and local sales squad to achieve digital platform targets. Your focus will be on fostering a seamless integration of digital farming solutions at a local level.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-farm expertise to assist key customers with the installation and troubleshooting of Bayer’s precision agriculture technologies; manage data collection/mapping challenges; diagnose and resolve connectivity issues (e.g., FieldView Drive); educate growers on Bayer’s Digital Farming Solutions portfolio;
• Act as a coach to squad members to enhance digital acumen; enable customer acquisition, retention, engagement, and digital revenue through solution selling via FieldView and New Business Models;
• Identify transformative farmers, dealers, and retailers for digital trial and testing opportunities;
• Develop deep expertise on current digital software (FieldView, DMP) and hardware (FieldView Drive); ensure on-farm compatibility and setup;
• Provide input to Digital and Crop Mission Teams regarding customer needs and features in development;
• Develop use cases for existing and new features; train squad members on these use cases;
• Train Field Sales Representatives and dealers on data-driven agronomic decision-making using FieldView;
• Support key customers with data acquisition and clean-up;
• Train squad members and dealers on the execution of New Business Models workflow.

WHO YOU ARE:

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and motivate key stakeholders;
• Position requires driving for the company, possibly under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, involving safe hauling of trailers, products, supplies, or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree within an agricultural field preferred;
• Minimum of 2 years of experience within digital agricultural platforms;
• Experience working closely with seed/chemical sellers, growers, and sales organizations;
• 5 years of working experience in agriculture and/or digital field;
• Expertise in digital software (FieldView, DMP), hardware, farm equipment compatibility and setup, data collection, and use of data-driven features such as reports and scripting.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $93,200.00 - $139,800.00 Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors. This role will unpost on 10/26.

YOUR APPLICATION

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