Regional Agronomist

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

📋 Description

• Assist the Tessenderlo Kerley Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul sales team in increasing market presence and expanding markets in the Great Lakes Region.

• Assess plant fertilization requirements and advantages using TKI Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul products.

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

• Build relationships with academic and private researchers.

• Conduct site visits to evaluate research quality.

• Collaborate with sales, agronomy, and marketing teams to develop technically robust marketing messages.

• Offer technical support to customers and end-users for effective product application and positioning.

• Conduct research on competitor products and assess opportunities for licensing, acquisitions, and new product development.

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

• Track competitive activities and emerging market trends.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master's degree in crop science, soil science, or agronomy is preferred; alternatively, a bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of relevant experience is acceptable.

• A Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain one within one year.

• Proficiency in English; capable of reading, writing, and presenting technical information both individually and to larger audiences.

• Familiarity with specialty fertilizer products, including nitrogen stabilizers.

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

• Proven experience in conducting agronomic research independently.

• Strong grasp of statistical analysis and experimental design.

• Knowledge of competitors’ specialty fertilizer products and services, along with familiarity with crop protection products.

• Insight into customer segments and their needs, covering crop production and input practices, suppliers, wholesalers, retailers, and growers.

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

• Experience in creating training modules focused on product technical data, sales messaging, and sales team tools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

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

• Capability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, and stoop for extended durations.

• Capability to lift, carry, and manage materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Comfort with long-distance driving and operating standard motor vehicles, including farm vehicles, on rural and unpaved roads.

• Visual acuity for observing crops, reading instruments, and reviewing materials.

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

• Ability to sit for extended periods for administrative, analytical, and computer tasks.

• Readiness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

🏝️ Benefits

• Work/life balance.

• Enjoyable and fulfilling work environment.

• Opportunities for learning, development, and teamwork.

• Community involvement and outreach initiatives.

• Engaging and significant work responsibilities.

• Comprehensive Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription plans with low employee premiums.

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

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

• Short-term incentive awards based on performance metrics.

• Life Insurance coverage at 2x annual base salary.

• Paid vacation and sick leave.

• 10 paid holidays annually.

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

• Adoption Assistance offering up to $7,500 in reimbursement support.

• Paid maternity and parental leave.

• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance.

• Flexible Spending Account options.

• Telemedicine program available for you and your dependents.

• Long-Term Disability insurance coverage.

• Company referral program.