Sales Agronomist III-South Central Nebraska

Bayer; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Sales Agronomist III in South Central Nebraska. You will serve as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, advising growers to drive in-season success and expand market share.

You will develop portfolio plans with Field Sales Representatives, build strong grower relationships, and provide agronomic insights, product placement, and education throughout the season. A strong background in agronomy and sales is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture-related discipline is required.
• 8+ years of agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales or marketing preferred.
• Experience with sales teams and remote work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a Bayer portfolio business plan with Field Sales Representatives for assigned geography.
• Build relationships with key growers by providing agronomic insights and placement recommendations.
• Deliver grower demand generation plans and support team responsibilities.
• Provide whole-farm agronomic advice and stay informed of agricultural research.
• Drive portfolio trials with targeted growers.
• Support seasonal milestones like crop planning and harvest monitoring.
• Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and Partners on business planning and objectives.
• Resolve performance issues and support grower needs in season.
• Make strategic recommendations to leadership for improved results.
• Connect with peers on programs to gain alignment and support resolutions.
• Monitor grower inventory progress and identify new issues or opportunities.
• Manage an annual SG&A budget and expenditures.
• Travel approximately 60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.

Skills

Agility in communication

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Executive communication

Relationship development

Time management

Networking

Agronomic knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture-related discipline

Minimum 8 years agriculture experience

Experience with sales teams

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-South Central Nebraska

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.

This role represents the Channel brand.

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 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 job is available for application until at least October 2, 2026.

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

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Location: United States : Nebraska : Residence Based

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 858750

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