Regional Agronomist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Indonesia.

📋 Description

• Assist the Tessenderlo Kerley Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul sales team in enhancing market share and developing opportunities in the Pacific Northwest Region.

• Assess plant fertilization requirements and advantages utilizing TKI Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul products for local cropping systems.

• Create and execute field testing and demonstration trials to bolster sales and marketing initiatives.

• Cultivate professional relationships with university and private researchers.

• Conduct site visits to assess the quality of research.

• Work collaboratively with sales, agronomists, and marketing teams to formulate technically sound marketing messages.

• Offer technical assistance to customers and end-users for effective product usage and positioning.

• Investigate competitor product offerings and analyze potential licensing, acquisitions, and new product development opportunities.

• Collaborate with external researchers to support trials, validate product efficacy, and convert findings into actionable recommendations.

• Keep track of competitive activities while understanding market dynamics and emerging trends.

• Enhance distributor and customer relationships through technical support, training, product education, and field-based troubleshooting.

⛳️ Requirements

• A master’s degree in crop science, soil science, or agronomy is preferred, or a bachelor’s degree with 1-3 years of experience in a related field.

• Must hold a Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license or be willing to obtain one within one year.

• Must be fluent in English with the capability to read, write, and present technical information both one-on-one and to larger groups.

• Familiarity with specialty fertilizer products, including nitrogen stabilizers.

• Understanding of the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program, precision agriculture, and emerging fertilizer technologies.

• Experience in independently conducting agronomic research.

• Strong knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design.

• Awareness of TKI Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul competitors’ products and services in the specialty fertilizer market, including familiarity with crop protection products.

• Working knowledge of customer segments and needs, including crop production and input practices, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and growers.

• Experience with product evaluation, marketing, and product launches.

• Experience in developing training modules focused on product technical data, selling messages, and tools for the sales team.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.).

• Willingness to travel frequently within the designated region, including overnight stays (up to 50% of the time).

• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions during field visits and trial evaluations.

• Must be capable of walking, standing, bending, and stooping for extended periods.

• Ability to lift, carry, and handle materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Comfortable driving long distances and operating standard motor vehicles, including farm vehicles, on rural and unpaved roads.

• Visual acuity to observe crop conditions, read data instruments, and review printed or digital materials.

• Manual dexterity for data collection, note-taking, sample handling, and operating electronic equipment.

• Ability to sit for extended periods during administrative tasks, data analysis, or computer work.

• Willingness to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution.

• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary.

• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria.

• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary).

• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable).

• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance.

• Paid maternity and parental time off.

• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account.

• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents.

• Long-Term Disability insurance.

• Company referral program.

• Work/life balance.

• Fun and rewarding environment.

• Learning, development, and teamwork.

• Community involvement/outreach.

• Challenging and meaningful work.