Technical Agronomist IV-Kentucky (Residence Based, Kentucky, US)

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Technical Agronomist IV-Kentucky

The Technical Agronomist (TA) is the product and agronomic leader in their squad. The TA is jointly responsible with local sales, product management, agronomy, agronomic services, and marketing personnel to achiever exceed the established sales targets. The TA will enable success by utilizing their agronomic expertise to position the full Bayer portfolio for current and future business success.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role,Technical Agronomist IV-KY, 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;
• Recommend and lead new regional projects that drive the business;
• Lead others into alignment with strategies;
• Evaluate new products thoroughly each season to drive future year forecasting and market positioning strategy;
• Drive collaboration and communication between Agronomic Services, Breeding, & Product Teams;
• Assumes challenging assignments outside of standard work/team responsibilities to include squad/unit/country project leadership role (s);
• Influences, leads and communicates cross-functionally;
• 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;
• Unit impact on business results for the squad;
• Recommend and lead new Unit projects that drive the business;
• Leads others into alignment within Unit strategies;
• Main driver in collaboration between Agronomy and other functions;
• Directly and indirectly influence product advancement and Y+1 advancement;
• Serves as a mentor for new Technical Agronomists within the squad due to extensive experience base-External: Seed dealers| Growers|Local agronomists;

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science-degree must be completed by start date;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Ability to lift 60 lbs;

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS with 8+, MS with 6+ or PhD with 5+ years of experience in agronomy, sales, field development or R&D related roles;

ideal candidate should reside in Kentucky

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $105,120.00 - $157,680.00. 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 4/13/2026.

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.  To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.   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.