Sales Agronomist IV-Eastern North Carolina (Residence Based, North Carolina, US)

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’. There are so many reasons to join us. 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 IV-Eastern North Carolina




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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. You are responsible for fostering business growth by establishing new relationships, identifying pain points, and providing agronomic-driven advice and insights throughout the season. Your expertise will be pivotal in expanding Bayer's market share and ensuring the seamless execution of agronomic strategies from planning to harvest.
This role covers the following counties in North Carolina: Hyde,Beaufort, Washington, Tyrrell, Dare and Bertie.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities of this role, Sales Agronomist IV, 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;
Collaborate with FSRs, Technical Agronomists, and SeedPros to build a comprehensive Bayer business plan and drive market share growth with identified growers;
Build relationships with key growers by providing agronomic insights, product selection, and placement recommendations;
Deliver squad goals through leading the grower demand generation plan and supporting others' role responsibilities;
Provide whole-farm agronomic advice through education, product selection, and placement, staying informed of agricultural research;
Drive trials related to Bayer Portfolio with targeted growers;
Support key seasonal milestones such as crop planning, responding to in-season product needs, scouting fields, and monitoring harvest results;
Lead, coach, and collaborate with FSRs, TAs, and SeedPros on business planning, understanding, and influencing growers' business objectives;
Address key grower needs in season, including performance issue resolution and replanting;
Strategically recommend innovative ways to enhance business results and connect internally for alignment and support.

WHO YOU ARE:
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:


Agility in communication to effectively interact with organizations or individuals, with a customer-first focus;
Ability to discuss company practices related to 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 for business growth;
Strong analytical, influence, innovative sales, and negotiation skills;
Excellent facilitation, presentation, written communication, and conflict management skills;
Ability to coach and mentor teams and quickly grow strategic relationships;
Strong task management skills to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
Exceptional networking and consultative sales skills to engage customers and build new relationships;
Ability to learn and apply agronomic knowledge to promote diverse options fitting customer needs;
Position requires driving for the company, potentially under DOT/FMCSA jurisdiction, which may involve hauling trailers, products, supplies, or equipment safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of 12 years of relevant agriculture experience in agronomy, technology, sales, or marketing;
Experience with sales teams and teams working remotely.
Bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related discipline, business, or an appropriate related field;



Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $106,226.40 - $159,339.60 .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 job is available for application until at least April 9, 2026.















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Location:
United States : North Carolina : Residence Based



Division:
Crop Science



Reference Code:
864702














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