Sales Agronomist III CH

Bayer AG; Minnesota; Remote; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer AG in Minnesota is seeking a Sales Agronomist III to advise growers, drive in-season success, and expand Bayer's market share through agronomic insight and strategic relationship-building.

You will develop portfolio plans, lead demand generation, and provide whole-farm advice while traveling roughly 60% of the time to engage with customers and support growers across counties in Minnesota.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate with diverse organizations while building relationships.
• Data-driven decisions to grow the business.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and sales skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop Bayer portfolio business plans with Field Sales Representatives for assigned geography.
• Build relationships with key growers providing agronomic insights and recommendations.
• Lead grower demand generation plans and support others' role responsibilities.
• Provide whole-farm agronomic advice and stay informed of agricultural research.
• Drive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with target growers.
• Support key seasonal milestones such as crop planning and harvest monitoring.
• Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and SeedPros on business planning and alignment.
• Resolve performance issues and support grower needs in season.
• Make strategic recommendations to leadership on innovative ways to improve results.
• Coordinate programs and issues with peers to gain alignment and support resolutions.
• Monitor grower inventory progress and identify new opportunities.
• Travel ~60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.

Skills

Agility in communication

Strategic thinking

Digital fluency

Analytical skills

Influence and negotiation

Presentation and communication

Networking

Time management

Sales skills

Customer relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture-related discipline

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 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.

We are looking to hire a Sales Agronomist III CH for the following counties Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Anoka, Ramsey in Minnesota.

The Sales Agronomist (SA) plays a crucial role as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, technology, and innovations, advising key growers to drive in-season success. You are responsible for fostering business growth by establishing new relationships, identifying pain points, and providing agronomic-driven advice and insights throughout the season. Your expertise will be pivotal in expanding Bayer's market share and ensuring the seamless execution of agronomic strategies from planning to harvest.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist III, are to:

• 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 target 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 SeedPros 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 that may fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, including hauling trailers, product, supplies, or equipment safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or related field preferred;
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing;
• Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely preferred.

This posting will be available for application until at least 10/16/26

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $90,640.00 - 135,960.00. 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.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

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.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location:

United States : Minnesota : Residence Based