**Tech Agronomist III** **YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** The primary responsibilities of this role, **DEKALB/Asgrow** **Tech Agronomist III-Central and West Central Iowa** , are to: + 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 Accountabilities; + Agronomy Business Plan to achieve business objectives; + Local product portfolio management and production forecast leadership; + Manage the proper use of Product Performance Inquiry claims in alignment with guidelines; + Launch new products; + Deliver high quality work, exercise good judgement and make independent decisions without immediate supervision; + Provides some constructive, solution-based input and contributes ideas to achieve organization goals; **WHO YOU ARE** Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following: Required Qualifications: + Bachelor of Science (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 Qualifications: + Bachelor of Science with 6+ years of experience, Mastor of Science with 4+ or Ph.D with 3+ years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles; Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $122,128.80 to $183,193.20. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This 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 posting will be available for application until at least 2/5/25. 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. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. **It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.** **Division:** Crop Science **Reference Code** 838165 **Functional Area:** Marketing **Location:** United States : Iowa : Residence Based **Employment Type:** Regular **Position Grade:** VS 1.1 **Contact Us** AddressTelephone **Creve Coeur, MO** **+1 888-473-1001, option #5** **63167** OR **Submit a ticket via** **the self-service option by visiting** go/askhr **Job Segment:** Agronomy, Agricultural, Scientific, Technical Support, Compliance, Agriculture, Engineering, Legal, Technology