Technical Agronomist III - Field Trials & Portfolio Lead

Bayer; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); Remote; USD 93,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision

Dental

Retirement

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking a Technical Agronomist III to lead agronomic and product decisions in Southeast Nebraska. You will partner with Sales, Product Management, Agronomy, and Marketing to drive sales targets and field-based product testing, delivering tailored crop management solutions.

You will design trials, train dealers, and communicate agronomic value across digital channels and face-to-face meetings, ensuring product stewardship and regulatory compliance across seed and crop protection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a DOT license and travel (approx. 60%).
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs and work in field environments.
• Strong agronomic and technical knowledge across seed, trait, and crop protection.
• Proficiency in collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Excellent communication skills and independent decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field-scale testing programs, including planting trials and data collection.
• Collaborate with seed dealers and growers to design trials and translate outcomes into recommendations.
• Provide technical support and training on seed, trait, and chemistry products.
• Communicate agronomic value and develop an Agronomy Plan aligned with squad strategies.
• Lead local portfolio management and production forecasting for the territory.
• Ensure compliance with Bayer safety policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and execute an Agronomy Business Plan with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Field trial design

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agronomy

Job description

Bayer is seeking a Technical Agronomist III to lead agronomic and product decisions in Southeast Nebraska. You will partner with Sales, Product Management, Agronomy, and Marketing to drive sales targets and field-based product testing, delivering tailored crop management solutions.

You will design trials, train dealers, and communicate agronomic value across digital channels and face-to-face meetings, ensuring product stewardship and regulatory compliance across seed and crop protection