Business Development Agronomist – Key Accounts

Verdesian Life Sciences

. Partner with Key Account Managers to grow specialty fertilizer and biologicals penetration .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in agronomy and technical sales, with a strong ability to build relationships with R&D and agronomy teams. Proficient in designing field trials and translating data into compelling ROI narratives to drive product adoption.

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Agronomy ExpertiseField Research DesignTechnical Sales ExperiencePresentation SkillsBusiness Acumen

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Hard Skills

Field Trial DesignData InterpretationSales Enablement ToolsROI AnalysisProduct PositioningTechnical Training DevelopmentSpecialty FertilizersBiologicalsCrop InputsCustomer Economics

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeCRM Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's in AgronomyBachelor's in Crop ScienceBachelor's in Soil Science

Industry Keywords

Key Account ManagementTechnical ServicesAgronomyProduct DevelopmentStrategic Distributor Relationships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with Key Account Managers to grow specialty fertilizer and biologicals penetration
Build relationships with customer R&D, agronomy, and technical services teams
Lead go-to-market planning for new product launches, including positioning, trials, and training
Design and interpret field trials, translating results into ROI narratives
Create sales enablement tools, including talk tracks, tech sheets, and competitive positioning
Present at customer meetings, field days, and industry events
Identify new pipeline opportunities across crops, geographies, and segments
Support the Key Account team in driving growth across specialty fertilizers and biologicals
Build trusted relationships with R&D and agronomy stakeholders
Translate field trial data into compelling ROI stories that accelerate adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in agronomy, technical sales, or product development within crop inputs
Credibility with technical audiences and ability to influence through data
Solid grasp of field research design and trial interpretation
Strong business acumen linking product performance to customer economics
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools
Valid driver's license and travel flexibility
Bachelor's in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field is nice to have
Experience with specialty fertilizers or biologicals is nice to have
Background supporting key accounts or strategic distributor relationships is nice to have
Experience developing technical sales/training programs is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation