Commercial Agronomist

About the role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agronomy, with a focus on crop production and nitrogen management. As a Commercial Agronomist, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise to guide on-farm fertility decisions and help deliver a world-class customer experience.

Essential Functions

• Build relationships and provide technical service to Pivot Bio distribution partners and growers within assigned territory to help ensure their success while utilizing our products.
• Lead training events and deliver world-class fertility insights, with a focus on nitrogen management, to customers and the sales team.
• Execute and manage on-farm product demo protocols to showcase product performance and support future product development.
• Provide technical product knowledge, stewardship, best practices recommendations, and product performance results throughout the commercial organization.
• Help create and communicate nitrogen education initiatives to industry partners, growers, and consumers.
• Develop and deliver innovative nitrogen management plans to enhance agricultural efficiency.
• Support sales efforts by promoting Pivot Bio products at farm calls, trade shows, and field tours.
• Collaborate with Product Development Agronomists to transfer knowledge of new products and technologies to sales organization and customers and assist with their research with Universities and other partnerships.
• Promote sustainability program through grower education on program details, implementation, and data requirements.

Competencies

• Expertise in crop fertility, agronomy, crop physiology, and soil science.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to work independently and build efficient weekly schedule.
• Understanding of the relationship between on-farm fertility practices and soil biology.
• Fluency in understanding and ability to educate on nitrogen and nitrogen management.
• Experience with crop modeling, precision agriculture, and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptability and agility in a rapidly changing environment.

Work environment

Home office based from within the assigned territory. Travel required: Valid driver's license and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time to client locations.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in agronomy or crop consulting.

What We Offer

• Sales Incentive Bonus Plan
• Competitive package in a disruptive startup
• Stock options
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums
• Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies
• Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts
• 401(k) plan, 3% Match
• Commuter benefits
• Annual Training & Development support
• Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule
• Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team

Hiring Compensation Range

$74,880—$93,600 USD