Field Agronomist & Turf Health Advisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Paid Time Off

DailyPay available

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Referral Program

Work boots vouchers

Advancement opportunities

Paid Training and Certifications

Employee assistance program

Life Insurance and disability

Product Discounts

Most Branches never work Sundays

Job summary

SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC is seeking an Agronomic Specialist to advise customers on fertilizers, soil health, turf management, and irrigation. You will collaborate with account managers, growers, landscape professionals, golf course superintendents, and branch teams to deliver innovative agronomic solutions and strengthen long‑term relationships.

The role emphasizes technical consultation, field visits, soil and plant analyses, and ongoing education of customers and internal teams on best

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 knowledge

Horticulture

Turfgrass

Sales support

Communication skills

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy

Job description

SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC is seeking an Agronomic Specialist to advise customers on fertilizers, soil health, turf management, and irrigation. You will collaborate with account managers, growers, landscape professionals, golf course superintendents, and branch teams to deliver innovative agronomic solutions and strengthen long‑term relationships.

The role emphasizes technical consultation, field visits, soil and plant analyses, and ongoing education of customers and internal teams on best