Sales Agronomist III-Central Illinois

Bayer; Morton (IL); Remote; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Sales Agronomist III for Central Illinois, covering Fulton, Tazewell, Logan and Mason counties. The role leads a portfolio plan with field reps, builds grower relationships, and drives seasonal demand generation and agronomic support.

You will provide whole-farm advice, participate in trials, and collaborate across teams to align with business objectives. A bachelor’s in agriculture or related field is required; 8+ years preferred.

Qualifications

• Agile communication with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking using business insights to drive decisions.
• Digital fluency with industry tools and data-driven decisions.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and selling skills.
• Proven ability to build and influence relationships with growers.
• Effective facilitation and presentation abilities.
• Ability to learn agronomic concepts quickly for customer fit.

Responsibilities

• Lead portfolio business plan development with Field Sales Representatives for assigned geography.
• Build relationships with key growers by providing agronomic insights and recommendations.
• Drive grower demand generation plans and support team responsibilities.
• Provide whole-farm agronomic advice and stay informed on research.
• Manage trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers.
• Support seasonal activities like crop planning and harvest monitoring.
• Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and Partners on business planning.

Skills

Agile communication

Strategic thinking

Digital fluency

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Networking

Relationship building

Task management

Agronomic knowledge

DOT/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related discipline or related field

Job description

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 of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Sales Agronomist III-Central Illinois

This role covers Central Illinois including the following counties:

• Fulton
• Tazewell
• Logan
• Mason

YOUR TASKS AND 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.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• 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 Qualifications:

• 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.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $90,640.00 - $135,960.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This job is available for application until at least September 22, 2026

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

Email: [e-mail]

Location: United States : Illinois : Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 880016