Overview
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ‘Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
Sales Agronomist III: North Central Iowa
We are looking to hire multiple sales agronomists in North Central Iowa.
Sales Agronomist III-DEKALB/Asgrow
The Sales Agronomist (SA) plays a crucial role as a local expert on Bayer Crop Science products, technology, and innovations, advising key growers to drive in-season success. Your expertise will be pivotal in expanding Bayer’s market share and ensuring the seamless execution of agronomic strategies from planning to harvest.
Lead the development of a comprehensive Bayer portfolio business plan with Field Sales Representatives (FSRs) for assigned geography, prioritizing ~100 growers with high growth opportunity;
Provide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, while staying informed of agricultural research;
Offer additional support at key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, in-season product needs, field scouting, and harvest monitoring;
Collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and SeedPros on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers’ business objectives;
Resolve performance issues and support key grower needs in season, including PPIs and Replants;
Monitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and identify new issues or opportunities throughout the year;
Travel approximately ~60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.
Agility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, while balancing and building relationship dynamics;
Demonstrated strategic thinking capability using business insights to project decisions;
Digital fluency with industry tools and a desire to use data-driven decisions to grow the business;
Strong analytical, influence, innovative sales, and negotiation skills with documented ability to drive results;
Ability to quickly start and grow strategic relationships and influence customer behavior;
Strong task management, prioritization, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously for effective customer support;
Exceptional networking and consultative sales skills to engage customers and build new relationships;
Ability to quickly learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote options fitting customer needs
Position requires driving for the company that may fall under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, including hauling trailers, product, supplies, or equipment safely.
Bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or related field preferred;
Minimum of 8 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing;
Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely preferred.
This posting will be available for application until at least February 27, 2026.
Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
Email: [email protected] 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.
Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.
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