Sales Agronomist III-DEKALB/Asgrow Champaign, Vermilion Counties, IL
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Bayer is hiring a Sales Agronomist III for DEKALB/Asgrow Champaign, Vermilion Counties, IL. This full time, residence based role is remote friendly with about 60% travel, collaborating with Field Sales Representatives (FSRs), TAs, and partners to develop a comprehensive Bayer portfolio business plan for roughly 100 growers. You will deliver whole farm agronomic guidance, lead grower demand generation, run trials, and support seasonal milestones while monitoring accounts and managing the SG&A budget. The ideal candidate blends strategic thinking, data driven decision making, and exceptional relationship skills, plus digital fluency and the ability to learn agronomic concepts quickly. Preferred: 8+ years agriculture experience and a bachelor’s degree. To apply, tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, emphasize cross functional collaboration and budget stewardship, and demonstrate remote team success. Posting open through February 6, 2026.
Sales Agronomist III-DEKALB/Asgrow Champaign, Vermilion Counties, IL
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist III-DEKALB/Asgrow Champaign, Vermilion Counties, IL, are to:
- 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;
- Build relationships with key growers by providing value-added support, including agronomic insights, product selection, and placement recommendations;
- Deliver squad goals by leading grower demand generation plans and supporting others' role responsibilities;
- Provide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, while staying informed of agricultural research;
- Drive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers;
- 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 Partner on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives;
- Resolve performance issues and support key grower needs in season, including PPIs and Replants;
- Make strategic recommendations to leadership on innovative ways to enhance business results;
- Connect with company peers on programs and issues to gain alignment and support for resolutions;
- Monitor grower account inventory progress, track planned activities, and identify new issues or opportunities throughout the year;
- Manage an annual SG&A budget and program expenditures;
- Travel approximately ~60% with significant face-to-face customer interaction.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Agility in communication approach to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, while balancing and building relationship dynamics;
- Ability to speak to company practices regarding current and future products and corporate initiatives;
- 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;
- Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills;
- 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, possibly under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, involving safe hauling of trailers, products, supplies, or equipment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or related field;
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing;
- Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $90,640.00 - $135,960.00. . Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or 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 February 6, 2026
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.
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