Field Agronomic Specialist: Turf & Soil Health

SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Job summary

SiteOne Landscape Supply in Riverside, CA is seeking an Agronomic Specialist to advise customers on fertilizers, soil health, turf management, and irrigation. You will conduct field visits, interpret soil tests, and develop tailored agronomic programs in collaboration with sales teams.

Travel up to 60% across the territory, support branch teams, deliver demonstrations, stay current with industry trends, and help grow customer value through expert recommendations.

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of agronomy, horticulture, turfgrass, crop consulting, landscape management, agricultural sales support, or related experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Plant Science, Soil Science, Turfgrass Management, Agricultural Science, or related field (preferred).
• Strong problem-solving, communication, presentation, and consultative selling skills.
• Ability to travel throughout assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on fertilizers, plant nutrition, soil health, turf management, pest management, and irrigation practices.
• Conduct field visits to evaluate plant, turf, and soil conditions and develop corrective action plans.
• Interpret soil tests, tissue analyses, and water quality reports to make actionable recommendations.
• Diagnose plant health issues including nutrient deficiencies, diseases, insects, environmental stresses, and cultural challenges.
• Develop agronomic programs tailored to customer needs and growing environments.
• Partner with sales teams to identify opportunities and provide technical support throughout the sales process.
• Deliver product demonstrations, field trials, and recommendation programs that support customer adoption.
• Educate customers and internal teams on best management practices, product innovations, and industry trends.
• Stay current on industry research, university extension recommendations, and emerging technologies.
• Work closely with sales representatives, branch managers, and regional leadership to support growth initiatives.

Skills

Agronomy

Crop Science

Horticulture

Soil Science

Communication

Presentations

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Horticulture, Plant Science, Soil Science, Turfgrass Management, Agricultural Science, or related field

Job description

SiteOne Landscape Supply in Riverside, CA is seeking an Agronomic Specialist to advise customers on fertilizers, soil health, turf management, and irrigation. You will conduct field visits, interpret soil tests, and develop tailored agronomic programs in collaboration with sales teams.

Travel up to 60% across the territory, support branch teams, deliver demonstrations, stay current with industry trends, and help grow customer value through expert recommendations.