Grower Success Advisor - Southeast US Territory

Berger; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual vacations

401K plan

Group insurance

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Job summary

Berger is seeking a Grower Advisor to serve as a strategic technical leader across the Southeast US, driving customer success and supporting sales teams. You will translate research into practical recommendations, coordinate trials with customers and universities, and train staff and customers through masterclasses and district sessions.

You will also represent Berger at industry events, communicate market trends, and contribute to complex custom mix requests while building strong relationships

Qualifications

• Degree in agronomy, horticultural sciences, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (ideally 10+ years) in horticulture, greenhouse production, or grower support.
• Knowledge or exposure with the fruits and vegetables market; knowledge of CEA norms is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills; able to stay calm and solution oriented in challenging situations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with customers, sales teams, and internal departments.
• Comfortable presenting at events and leading training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Advise reps and customers on mix/product selection and trials, support setup, interpret results, and provide clear recommendations.
• Deliver fast, high-quality technical support, lead investigations related to customer complaints, manage COA follow-ups, and propose solutions.
• Provide training (Masterclasses, district sessions, new hire onboarding) and represent the company at industry events and technical presentations.
• Act as the main technical link for assigned R&D projects, translating findings into practical insights and coordinating trials with customers and universities.
• Share technical learnings and market trends internally, support sales meetings, contribute to complex custom mix requests (CMRs).

Education

Degree in agronomy, horticultural sciences, or a related field

Job description

Berger is seeking a Grower Advisor to serve as a strategic technical leader across the Southeast US, driving customer success and supporting sales teams. You will translate research into practical recommendations, coordinate trials with customers and universities, and train staff and customers through masterclasses and district sessions.

You will also represent Berger at industry events, communicate market trends, and contribute to complex custom mix requests while building strong relationships