Customer Solutions Crop Science Lead S. Sask

Bayer AG
CA - Saskatchewan - saskatoon
June 27, 2024

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.

Customer Solutions Crop Science Lead (S.
Sask.)

This opportunity delivers the following outcomes:

Customers choose Bayer as their preferred provider for their operation
Team members run their local business to benefit customers and Bayer
Maximize local business opportunities and customer experience by co-creating short, mid and long-term outcomes with farmers and business partners

This is a permanent, home-based in the Kindersley area, with travel to support Southern Saskatchewan.

What you will do:

Jointly own and achieve squad P&L targets, in collaboration with all squad members
Plan, prioritize and execute in short-term (90-day cycles), mid-term and long-term cycles
Adapt, iterate, regularly reassess, and prioritize tasks to ensure continued progress towards squad outcomes
Collaborate and co-create within squad to ensure clarity of accountabilities to maximize customer focus
Leveraging digital tools and agronomic expertise position, support, and service the full Bayer portfolio of seed, crop protection and new business models, while also leveraging market intel and data insights to assess and prioritize opportunities
Contributing to effective team dynamics as a self-managing squad, via activities such as peer recruitment, selection, and performance feedback
Foster an inclusive environment of professionalism and safe working practices ensuring Safety and Compliance requirements are met or exceeded within squad
Foster strong relationships with key growers and new potential customers to drive market share and ensure a positive customer experience
Enabled by a strong understanding of the complete portfolio and relevant programs, collaborate within the squad to grow and protect sales of BCS products and provide product and support services
Collaborate within the squad to prioritize spend of discretionary KAM funds to maximize discretionary program impact
Develop targeted strategies to drive sales across the full Bayer portfolio, including seed treatment sales with retails and commercial seed treaters

Who you are:

BSc in Agriculture or related discipline with a minimum 2 years of experience
Excellent understanding of local crop production, agronomy and Bayer portfolio for seed, crop protection and digital
Flexible mindset and ability to adapt to changing business needs
Strong interpersonal, team and communication skills - presentation, written, verbal and listening, to maximize results with customers and internal stakeholders
Understands key customer needs to develop tailored solutions
Experience using digital tools to manage, interpret and leverage data
Excellent problem solving through analytical thinking in complex situations with minimal guidance
Valid provincial driver's license and ability to operate motor vehicles safely
Ability to effectively supervise and coach summer students

Additional Preferred Skills/Experience -

CCA, CCSC, PAg (RTAg) or OAQ designation
Advanced computer and database skills with ability to use MS Office Suite as well as other BCS Software (CRM, Tableau)

What we offer:

This position provides the use of a vehicle
Competitive compensation and rewards package
Collaborative, diverse and inclusive culture
Career development and global opportunities
Work-life 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 encourage our employees' differences and believe that our people are our most valuable asset.
The collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities that our employees invest in their work represents our culture, reputation, and Bayer's values and purpose.

All referral candidates must first be submitted via our internal referral system by a current Bayer employee in order to participate in the referral program.
Once a Bayer employee has successfully referred you in our system, you will receive an automated email with instructions on how to complete your application.

Bayer welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
Candidates participating in our selection process requiring accommodation due to a disability or medical need are encouraged to notify the Bayer representative that they will be meeting with to ensure appropriate arrangements can be made.

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