Market Development Agronomist

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Market Development Agronomist based in the United States.

This field-facing agronomy role serves as a key connector between technical expertise, retail partners, and growers, driving adoption of innovative seed, crop protection, and agronomic solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor in your territory, helping customers translate data, products, and services into actionable strategies that improve productivity and profitability. The role blends hands-on field engagement with strategic market development, influencing both immediate sales outcomes and long-term demand creation. You will collaborate closely with sales teams and product managers to shape offerings and strengthen market positioning. Working across a defined geography, you will deliver training, insights, and technical guidance that elevate agronomic decision-making. This is a highly dynamic, customer-centric role requiring strong scientific knowledge and commercial awareness.

Drive market development and agronomic influence across assigned territories by combining technical expertise, customer engagement, and strategic collaboration.

• Serve as the primary agronomic expert for seed, crop protection (CPP), and foliar nutrition products, supporting the adoption of integrated “whole acre” solutions.
• Conduct customer-facing training sessions, agronomic education programs, and product demonstrations for retail sellers and growers.
• Partner with Sales Development Managers to support targeted sales activities, customer visits, and technical presentations.
• Lead execution of innovation trials, answer plots, and on-farm demonstrations to generate insights and validate product performance.
• Enable demand creation by identifying new market opportunities and connecting products, data, and services into differentiated solutions.
• Provide feedback to product managers to influence product pipeline development and refine local market positioning.
• Support internal training initiatives and share agronomic insights with sales teams to strengthen overall commercial effectiveness.
• Facilitate virtual and digital agronomy services to expand reach and customer engagement.
• Build strong relationships with retailers, growers, and internal stakeholders to support account planning strategies.

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Requirements

Candidates should bring strong agronomic expertise, field experience, and the ability to influence stakeholders through technical credibility and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Business, or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent extensive agronomy experience (advanced degree preferred).
• Strong background in agronomy, crop production systems, seed, and crop protection products.
• Proven experience coaching, training, and influencing growers, retailers, or agricultural sales teams.
• Ability to translate technical data into practical, value-driven agronomic recommendations.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage internal teams and external customers effectively.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in fast-paced, field-based environments requiring travel and independent decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce), and virtual collaboration platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 50% within the assigned territory (Jonesborough, AR / Memphis, TN region).

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Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $107,680 to $161,520, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Target annual bonus opportunity of approximately $40,000 based on performance.
• Sales-based compensation structure with base salary plus incentive potential.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan (401k) and financial wellness resources.
• Paid time off, holidays, and well-being support programs.
• Education assistance and professional development opportunities.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Hybrid of field-based flexibility with structured regional travel support.