Senior Market Development Rep – Vegetable Seed

Bayer; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Market Development Representative II for Vegetable Seed in New York, covering the Eastern US. You will train with senior MDRs, support trial activities, and travel 40–50% to integrate into regional teams. You will build agronomic knowledge and help position advanced varieties in local markets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Sales, plus data-driven product positioning and customer engagement. This role is residence-based in New York.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required, experience in crop production and markets.
• Ability to interpret agronomic and trial data for product positioning.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (40–50%) across the Eastern US.
• Learns quickly and adapts to new regional teams and crops.

Responsibilities

• Develop as a technical expert across R&D, Marketing, and Sales to drive go-to-market strategies.
• Plan and execute trial activities for late-stage varieties and market extensions.
• Leverage trial data to position products and defend market share.
• Communicate product positioning using digital data collection tools in real time.
• Provide technical support, review materials, and assist pricing and training.
• Build networks to access market opportunities and influence regional portfolio decisions.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data interpretation

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Learning agility

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master or PhD in Plant Sciences or Agribusiness

Tools

Digital data collection platforms

Trial management tools

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Market Development Representative II for Vegetable Seed in New York, covering the Eastern US. You will train with senior MDRs, support trial activities, and travel 40–50% to integrate into regional teams. You will build agronomic knowledge and help position advanced varieties in local markets.

The role emphasizes collaboration with R&D, Marketing, and Sales, plus data-driven product positioning and customer engagement. This role is residence-based in New York.