Agronomic Solutions Advisor, West Ontario - Guelph, Canada - Bayer

Bayer

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Guelph, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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Agronomic Solutions Advisor, West Ontario

The Agronomic Solutions Advisor is jointly responsible to achieve or exceed territory sales targets by leveraging digital tools and agronomic expertise to position, support, and service the full Bayer portfolio of seed, crop protection and new business models.

They will champion Bayer as the leading manufacturer for innovation, technology, and stewardship for seeds, traits, and crop protection in agriculture.

This role will generate demand directly with key customers, as well as enable retail sales staff to promote and recommend the Bayer portfolio.

This is a permanent, home-based position with local travel, covering the Orangeville, Alliston, Shelburne, Ontario areas.

What you will do:

Responsible for sales objectives for a defined set of retails, conducting business with professionalism, safe working practices and stewardship in the territory.
Using Climate FieldView, position and support Bayer seed, trait, and row crop CP (crop protection) portfolio while delivering tailored agronomic solutions to growers and retail to meet or exceed territory targets
Create annual territory business plan for communication/alignment with a defined territory on activities to prioritize support for the success of the business
Manage territory budgets
Explore additional business opportunities (product and organizational) within the territory to maximize Bayer's position

Product Support:

Primary responsibility for assigned growers and first line of contact for all technical inquiries coming from retail with support from TSA where needed
Support all Row Crop CP product inquiries
Support all Seed product performance inquiries
Execute field scale testing programs
Programs include field testing of commercial Bayer seed products
Support and planning with growers to plant trials, collect required data, maintain trials as needed, and harvest trials
Data management, quality review and timely submission of trial results using Commercial Trialing Tool
Technical support and training for strategic retail partners
Work with Bayer commercial team to achieve local business objectives through technical support and training
Infield and classroom agronomic training for key retails
Proactively support retails for grower demand events and other facetoface promotional activities
Build profile as technical expert in territory
Build presence with key growers, retails, and 3rd party consultants
Participate in industry events and organizations where appropriate
Create awareness with digital media as a technical expert for corn, cereals, and soybean production

Who you are:

BSc, BComm in Agriculture or related discipline with minimum of 2 years of related experience
Possess or ability to attain either a CCSC and a CCA/P.Ag or OAQ (QC) designation
Strong interpersonal, team and English communication skills presentation, written, verbal and listening, to maximize results with both internal and external customers.
Understands key customer needs
Excellent understanding of crop production, agronomy for corn, soybeans, and cereals.
Experience using digital agricultural software tools to manage, interpret and leverage data
Current knowledge of the Crop Protection and Seed industry companies and their products
Strong work ethic and ability to prioritize work with mínimal supervision
Excellent problem solving through analytical thinking in complex situations with mínimal guidance
Willing to make frequent visits to key influencers in territory (independent agronomists, etc.)
Ability to organize and execute a highquality, field scale commercial seed trial programs
Advanced computer and database skills with ability to use MS Office Suite
Valid driver's license in good standing
Ability to effectively supervise and coach Summer Students

This position requires full vaccination against COVID-19.

What we offer:

These positions provide the use of a vehicle.
Competitive compensation and rewards package
Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
Career development and global opportunities
Worklife flexibility programs such as flex hours, employee discounts, volunteer days, wellness, and other employee offerings

Bayer is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of Inclusion and Diversity. We embrace and