Senior Tech Agronomist - NY & New England Field Trials

Genesis Turfgrass LLC.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Tech Agronomist III for New York/ New England to lead agronomic activities within the squad. You will work with sales, product management, agronomy, and marketing to position Bayer portfolio for current and future success.

Key tasks include planning field testing, data collection, and delivering squad goals while training seed dealers and support staff. Travel ~60% and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Degree must be completed by start date.
• Require a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a DOT license.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs
• Preferred: 6 years (BS), 4 years (MS), or 3 years (Ph.D.) in agronomy, sales, field development, or R&D related roles.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Execute field scale testing programs
• Responsible for the successful delivery of the squad goals through support of others’ role responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Seed Dealers/growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain and harvest trials
• Technical support and training for seed dealers and Bayer squad
• Provide technical information for seed, trait and chemistry products
• Communicate agronomic value of seed and crop protection products
• Create an Agronomy Plan for alignment with the squad
• Build presence and credibility with key growers, seed dealers, crop consultants and other key 3rd party stakeholders
• Plan and executes tactics to support identified business strategies and objectives
• Strong leadership in local portfolio management and future year forecasting
• Evaluate new products thoroughly each season to drive future year forecasting and market positioning strategy
• Compliance with Bayer safety and vehicle safety policies
• Product stewardship and use recommendations for the local territory
• Travel approximately ~60% with significant (daily) face to face customer interaction
• Enablement of squad and customer success

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Tech Agronomist III for New York/ New England to lead agronomic activities within the squad. You will work with sales, product management, agronomy, and marketing to position Bayer portfolio for current and future success.

Key tasks include planning field testing, data collection, and delivering squad goals while training seed dealers and support staff. Travel ~60% and strong leadership are essential.