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Business Development Agronomist (Key Accounts)

Verdesian Life Sciences

Business Development Agronomist Key Accounts

Location: Midwest (Sioux Falls, SD; Des Moines, IA; MinneapolisSt. Paul, MN; or Omaha, NE)

We're seeking an outgoing, agronomically credible Business Development Agronomist to support our Key Account team in driving growth across specialty fertilizers and biologicals. In this customer-facing role, you'll build trusted relationships with R&D and agronomy stakeholders, lead new product launch planning, and translate field trial data into compelling ROI stories that accelerate adoption. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in agronomy or technical sales within crop inputs, strong presentation skills, and a consultative, data-driven approach to customer engagement.

What you'll do:

  • 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 (positioning, trials, training)
  • Design and interpret field trials, translating results into ROI narratives
  • Create sales enablement tools (talk tracks, tech sheets, competitive positioning)
  • Present at customer meetings, field days, and industry events
  • Identify new pipeline opportunities across crops, geographies, and segments

What you bring:

  • 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

Nice to have:

  • Bachelor's in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or related field
  • Experience with specialty fertilizers or biologicals
  • Background supporting key accounts or strategic distributor relationships
  • Experience developing technical sales/training programs

Verdesian Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Verdesian Life Sciences
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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