YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute field scale testing programs
• Programs include field testing of Bayer seed products/ CP products of post dossier submission and Ground Breaker trials for new product launches from all platforms with retails/growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain trials as needed, and harvest trials
• Data management, quality review and timely submission of trial results.
• Work with sales/ customer marketing to categorize and validate key product features and benefits for support material
• Technical support and training for strategic retail partners and Bayer sales team
• Work with Bayer sales team to achieve local business objectives through technical support and training. Retail support provided strategically based on business priorities
• In-field and classroom agronomic training for key retails and Sales team.
• Support sales for grower demand events and other face-to-face promotional activities for newly launched products
• Support Territory Sales Managers with in-field diagnostic service for seed and crop protection product performance inquires requiring technical analysis
• Provide technical information with seed, trait, and chemistry products
• Communicate agronomic position of seed products, benefits of trait products and benefits and uses of chemistry products
• Ensure new technologies have proper profile with key growers and retail
• Understand technical position of Bayer products compared to competitors
• Sales and business support
• Create annual Agronomy business plan for communication/alignment with sales team on activities to prioritize to support success of business
• Position and support Bayer Seed, Traits, Crop Protection, Biologics, and application technologies to deliver Tailored Agronomic Solutions with sales and retail to meet or exceed territory targets
• Deployment of learning centers to promote relevant product brands in context of end to end tailored solutions
• Support crop protection management strategy and other stewardship initiatives for seed, trait, and crop protection products
• Communicate position of resistance strategies and other stewardship initiatives
• Provide technical support and training for crop protection management strategies and other stewardship initiatives as needed
• Build profile as technical expert in territory
• Build presence with key growers, retails, and public extension officers
• Participate in industry events and organizations where appropriate
• Compliant with Bayer safety, driving policies and manage summer students
• Complete safety and driving training as required
• Report injuries and accidents as required
• Coordinate and participate in required safety meetings
• Support safety initiatives at trail sites and locations
• Support internship if applicable

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Agriculture or related discipline with up to 3 years of Agronomy, field development or R&D related experience
• Understands basics of crop production, agronomy, and Bayer portfolio for key targeted crops
• Organize and execute a commercial trial program, familiar with IT system for data management
• Understands territory sales targets, business needs and familiar with key internal sales and MD team and aware of key retail partners
• High agronomy technical knowledge, Analytical skills.
• Good working knowledge of Crop Protection Industry and Seed Business
• Advanced computer and database skills including Apollo and or other MD data analysis platforms
• Excellent relationship and team skills
• Excellent organization and time management
• Strategic view of regional issues and understanding of implications of actions on the achievement of BCS short term and long-term objectives.
• Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skill set
• Proactively lead technical training to BCS and external staff
• Problem solving through analytical thinking and judgments in complex situations with little guidance
• Regular contact and influence on key influencers in territory (agronomists, provincial specialists etc.)