Sales Agronomist III - DEKALB ASGROW

Bayer (Schweiz) AG; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Sales Agronomist III to drive growth across assigned geographies by delivering agronomic insights, product placement, and strategic plans. You will cultivate relationships with key growers, lead demand generation, and provide whole-farm advice aligned with Bayer Portfolio strategies.

The role requires strong communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to travel ~60% for face-to-face customer interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in agriculture, business, or related field.
• 8+ years of agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing.
• Experience leading remote sales teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Bayer portfolio business plan with Field Sales Reps for assigned geography.
• Build grower relationships with agronomic insights, product recommendations, and placement.
• Drive grower demand generation plans and support team responsibilities.

Skills

Agility in communication

Strategic thinking

Digital fluency

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Facilitation & presentation

Conflict management

Networking & relationship building

Consultative sales

Agronomic knowledge

Driving (DOT readiness)

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field

Job description

- Relevant skills and experience will be listed so you know why those jobs are a match## 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 - DEKALB ASGROW**We are looking for a Sales Agronomist for the following counties are Stearns, buffalo, McLeod, Benton, Sherburne, carver**Sales Agronomist III-DEKALB/Asgrow**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 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 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 October 22, 2026.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.| || - || || | || - | - | - | - | - || | | | | || **YOUR APPLICATION** | | | | || | | | | || | || - | - | - | - | - || Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes. 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. | | | | || Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. | | | | || | | | | || Bayer is an E-Verify Employer. | | | | || | | | | || | | | | || | | | | || **Location:** | United States: Minnesota: Residence Based | | | || **Division:** | Crop Science | | | || **Reference Code:** | 891734 | | || | || - | - | - || | | || | | || **Contact Us** | | || | | | | || **Email:** | hrop\\[e-mail] | |Get MatchedUpload your resume and see jobs that match your skills and experience### How to use Bayer's job searchFind the job matching your skills, experience, and interests within seconds. 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