Sales Agronomist III Dekalb/Asgrow

Bayer AG; Tennessee; On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Sales Agronomist III in Tennessee to lead portfolio planning, build relationships with key growers, and drive grower demand generation. You will provide agronomic guidance, manage trials, and collaborate with sales and agronomy teams to align objectives.

You will travel ~60% of the time, interact directly with customers, and contribute to strategic business development while managing SG&A and ensuring program success across the year.

Qualifications

• Required: strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking using business insights to drive decisions.
• Digital fluency and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Bayer portfolio business plans with Field Sales Representatives for assigned geography.
• Build relationships with key growers through agronomic insights, product selection, and placement recommendations.
• Deliver squad goals by leading grower demand generation plans and supporting teammates.
• Provide whole-farm agronomic advice with ongoing agricultural research awareness.
• Drive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers.
• Support key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, in-season needs, field scouting, and harvest monitoring.
• Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and Partneron business planning to align growers' objectives.
• Resolve performance issues and support grower needs in season including PPIs and replant opportunities.
• Make strategic recommendations to leadership to enhance business results.
• Coordinate with peers on programs/issues to gain alignment and resolutions.
• Monitor grower account inventory and track activities and opportunities year-round.
• Manage an annual SG&A budget and program expenditures.
• Travel approximately 60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.

Skills

Agility in communication

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Digital fluency

Analytical ability

Negotiation skills

Facilitation & presentation

Networking

Rapid learning of agronomy

Driving with DOT compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture/business/related field

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.

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 Partneron 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 November 5, 2026.

Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

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, 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.

Location:

United States : Tennessee : Residence Based