Regional Agronomist
Core
Support the Crop Nutrition and Tiger-Sul sales team in expanding market share and developing markets for specialty fertilizers in the Great Lakes Region.
Role type
Regional Agronomist (Sales Support & Technical Field Specialist)
Builds
Specialty fertilizer products (TKI Crop Nutrition, Tiger-Sul) and field demonstration trials
Domain
Agriculture / Specialty Fertilizers / Crop Science
Deliverable
product features | client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Agronomic research & experimental design, Statistical analysis, Field testing & demonstration trial management, Customer technical support & training, Competitor product evaluation, Marketing message development, 4R Nutrient Stewardship knowledge, Precision agriculture knowledge, Product launch experience
Preferred skills
Master's degree in crop/soil science/agronomy, Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) license, Knowledge of nitrogen stabilizers, Experience with crop protection products
Technologies
Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word), GPS, Laptops, Tablets
Responsibilities
Identify plant fertilization needs and benefits for regional cropping systems, Design and implement field testing and demonstration trials, Establish relationships with university and private researchers, Visit locations to evaluate research quality, Develop technically sound marketing messages with sales and marketing teams, Provide technical support and training to customers and end-users, Research competitor offerings and evaluate licensing/acquisition opportunities, Monitor competitive activity and market dynamics, Strengthen distributor and customer relationships through troubleshooting and education